Austen, West Virginia
| Austen | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Austen Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°23′17″N 79°48′3″W / 39.38806°N 79.80083°WCoordinates: 39°23′17″N 79°48′3″W / 39.38806°N 79.80083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1553765[1] |
Austen is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia.
The community may be named for one Dr. Austen, the original owner of the town site.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Austen, 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. 89.
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