Hiorra, West Virginia
Hiorra is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Hiorra was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of the names of three businessmen in the local mining industry.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hiorra, West Virginia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ 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. 310.
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