Algoma, West Virginia
Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Algoma is located adjacent to the town of Northfork. Its post office was established in 1891 and discontinued in 1988. Algoma most likely was derived from the Algonquin language.
The Algoma Coal and Coke Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, West Virginia
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma WV post office
- ^ Helbock, Richard W. (2004) United States Post Offices, Volume VI - The Mid-Atlantic, p. 19 Scappoose, Oregon: La Posta Publications
- ^ 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. 75.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
Municipalities and communities of McDowell County, West Virginia, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| Towns | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated communities |
| |
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
 | This article about a location in McDowell County, West Virginia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |