Schell, Maryland and West Virginia

Schell is an extinct town in Garrett County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Schell was established in 1883 on the West Virginia side, where it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[2] The community most likely was named after Augustus Schell, a New York politician and lawyer.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Schell
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 June 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. 557.

39°20′31″N 79°15′25″W / 39.34194°N 79.25694°W / 39.34194; -79.25694


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