Sunset, West Virginia
Sunset is a ghost town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Sunset was 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northeast of Minnehaha Springs. Sunset appeared on USGS maps as late as 1901.
Sunset, West Virginia | |
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  Sunset, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°12′00″N 79°56′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1728170[1] |
The community lies west of Sunrise, Virginia, hence the name.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sunset, 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. 613.
Municipalities and communities of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Pocahontas County | |
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| Unincorporated communities |
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