Dunns, West Virginia
Dunns is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Dunns is 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north of Athens.
Dunns, West Virginia | |
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  Dunns, West Virginia Location within the state of West Virginia  Dunns, West Virginia Dunns, West Virginia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′35″N 81°03′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549664[1] |
The community derives its name from one Mr. Dunn.[2]
Notable residents
Thomas Jefferson Lilly a member of the United States House of Representatives
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunns, West Virginia
- 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. 218.
Municipalities and communities of Mercer County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Mercer County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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