Abbott, West Virginia
Abbott is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States.
History
A post office was established at Abbott in 1901, and remained in operation until 1942. The postmaster, Charles A. Abbott, gave the community his name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abbott, West Virginia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ 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. 72.
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