West Dante, Virginia

West Dante is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at West Dante in 1936, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1947.[2] West Dante lies west of Dante, hence the name.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Dante, Virginia
  2. "Dickenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  3. Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.



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