Flatfork, West Virginia

Flatfork is an unincorporated community in Roane County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Flat Fork was established in 1857, the name was changed to Flatfork in 1895, and the post office closed in 1935.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Flat Fork creek.[3]

References

Coordinates: 38°42′27″N 81°29′47″W / 38.70750°N 81.49639°W / 38.70750; -81.49639

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