De Kalb, West Virginia
De Kalb is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called De Kalb was established in De Kalb, the name was changed to Dekalb in 1894, and the post office was discontinued in 1941. The community was named after Johann de Kalb by a local admirer.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: De Kalb, West Virginia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. 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. 205.
Municipalities and communities of Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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