Circleville, West Virginia
| Circleville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Circleville Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′15″N 79°29′28″W / 38.67083°N 79.49111°WCoordinates: 38°40′15″N 79°29′28″W / 38.67083°N 79.49111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554138[1] |
Circleville is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA.[1] Circleville derives its name from one Mr. Zirkle, a local merchant.[2] The old Circleville School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Circleville is located on West Virginia Route 28 along the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at its confluence with Pike Gap and Bouses Runs.
References
- 1 2 "Circleville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ 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. 172.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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