Kincheloe, West Virginia
Kincheloe is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[2]
Kincheloe, West Virginia | |
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  Kincheloe  Kincheloe | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′59″N 80°30′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541202[1] |
History
A post office called Kincheloe was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1969.[3] The community was named after nearby Kincheloe Creek.[4]
gollark: yes.
gollark: Temporary food break.
gollark: I don't like it, too long.
gollark: This still seems useless/clutter-y.
gollark: Well, this is long.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kincheloe, West Virginia
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kincheloe, West Virginia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- 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. 351.
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| Cities |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Harrison County | |
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