Maggie, West Virginia

Maggie, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Maggie, West Virginia
Maggie, West Virginia
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Location of Maggie within the state of West Virginia

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

History

A post office called Maggie was established in 1887 and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after a woman named Maggie, who was instrumental in establishing a post office for the town.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maggie, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  3. ^ 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. 397.

38°56′44″N 82°05′19″W / 38.94556°N 82.08861°W / 38.94556; -82.08861


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