Arcola, West Virginia
| Arcola | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Arcola Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′0″N 80°31′9″W / 38.46667°N 80.51917°WCoordinates: 38°28′0″N 80°31′9″W / 38.46667°N 80.51917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1550113[1] |
Arcola is an unincorporated community and coal town in Webster County, West Virginia.
The name Arcola ("our coal") was selected by coal mining officials.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arcola, West Virginia
- ↑ 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. 84.
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