Algoma, West Virginia
| Algoma | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
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Cherokee Road in Algoma | |
  Algoma Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°25′8″N 81°25′33″W / 37.41889°N 81.42583°WCoordinates: 37°25′8″N 81°25′33″W / 37.41889°N 81.42583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 24807 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1534873[1] |
Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Algoma is located adjacent to the town of Northfork. Its post office [2] was established in 1891 and discontinued in 1988.[3] Algoma most likely was derived from the Algonquin language.[4]
The Algoma Coal and Coke Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, West Virginia
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma WV post office
- ↑ Helbock, Richard W. (2004) United States Post Offices, Volume VI - The Mid-Atlantic, p. 19 Scappoose, Oregon: La Posta Publications
- ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 75.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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