Romines Mills, West Virginia

Romines Mills is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Romines Mills was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The post office most likely was named after the local Romine family.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Romines Mills, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 May 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. 539.



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