Potomac is an unincorporated community in Ohio County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Potomac was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Despite its name, the community is not located on the Potomac River.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Potomac, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 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. 502.

40°09′10″N 80°31′45″W / 40.15278°N 80.52917°W / 40.15278; -80.52917


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