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

Coordinates: 38°48′18″N 80°37′05″W / 38.80500°N 80.61806°W / 38.80500; -80.61806

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