Reedyville, West Virginia

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

History

A post office called Reedyville was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after nearby Reedy Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reedyville, 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. 527.

38°48′37″N 81°26′27″W / 38.81028°N 81.44083°W / 38.81028; -81.44083

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