Marfrance, West Virginia
Marfrance is an unincorporated community and coal town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Marfrance is 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Quinwood.
Marfrance, West Virginia | |
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  Marfrance  Marfrance | |
| Coordinates: 38°03′20″N 80°41′28″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555046[1] |
The community's name is an amalgamation of Margaret and Frances, these being the names of local coal mines.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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. 402.
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