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Nomini Grove, Virginia

Coordinates: 38°02′06″N 76°44′54″W / 38.03500°N 76.74833°W / 38.03500; -76.74833
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Roadside scene in Nomini Grove

Nomini Grove is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U. S. state of Virginia.[1]

History

A post office has been in operation at Nomini Grove since 1848.[2] Nomini is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "deep current".[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nomini Grove, Virginia
  2. ^ "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. ^ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

38°02′06″N 76°44′54″W / 38.03500°N 76.74833°W / 38.03500; -76.74833