Edray, West Virginia
| Edray, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Edray, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°16′28″N 80°05′29″W / 38.27444°N 80.09139°WCoordinates: 38°16′28″N 80°05′29″W / 38.27444°N 80.09139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,411 ft (735 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1558358[1] |
Edray is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Edray is located near U.S. Route 219 and West Virginia Route 55 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Marlinton. It is home to the Edray State Trout Hatchery.[2]
The community derives its name from the ancient city of Edrei.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edray, West Virginia
- ↑ http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/travelplanner/attraction/Edray-State-Trout-Hatchery/3276/default.aspx
- ↑ 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. 222.
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