Anjean, West Virginia
| Anjean, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Anjean, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′12″N 80°37′59″W / 38.02000°N 80.63306°WCoordinates: 38°01′12″N 80°37′59″W / 38.02000°N 80.63306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Elevation | 2,684 ft (818 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553730[1] |
Anjean is an unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Anjean is 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Rupert.
The name Anjean is an amalgamation of Ann and Jean, the relatives of a mine proprietor.[2]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 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. 80.
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