Texas, West Virginia
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
39°10′2″N 79°48′17″W / 39.16722°N 79.80472°W / 39.16722; -79.80472Texas was an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States.
History
A post office called Texas was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community was named after the state of Texas.[3][4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Texas, West Virginia
- ^ "Tucker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ 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. 624.
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Municipalities and communities of Tucker County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Parsons
- Parsons
- Thomas
- Davis
- Hambleton
- Hendricks
communities
- Auvil
- Benbush
- Bretz
- Canaan Heights
- Coketon
- Cortland
- Douglas
- Elk
- Gatzmer
- Gladwin
- Hannahsville
- Holly Meadows
- Hovatter
- Jenningston
- Laneville
- Lead Mine
- Location
- Mackeyville
- Moore
- Pierce
- Pleasant Run
- Pleasant Vale
- Porterwood
- Red Creek
- Shafer
- Texas
- William
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