Texas, West Virginia
Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1689418[1] |
Texas was an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia.
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 2 March 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 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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