Dutch, West Virginia
Not to be confused with Dutch Town, West Virginia.
Dutch is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Dutch was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] the community was named after Bailus "Dutch" Allen, the father of an early postmaster.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dutch, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ 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. 219.
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Coordinates: 38°48′18″N 80°37′05″W / 38.80500°N 80.61806°W
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