Caress, West Virginia
Caress is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States.
History
A post office called Caress was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954. The community was probably named for a family of settlers.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caress, West Virginia
- ^ "Braxton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ Stewart, George R. (1970). Princeton Alumni Weekly, Volume 71. p. 13. PRNC:32101081977066.
- ^ Phillips, McCandish (September 16, 1970). "Origins of strange place names traced". The Day. p. 21. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
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