Dutch, West Virginia

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

Not to be confused with Dutch Town, West Virginia.

History

A post office called Dutch was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] the community was named after Bailus "Dutch" Allen, the father of an early postmaster.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dutch, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 21 April 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. 219.



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