Hiorra, West Virginia
Hiorra is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Hiorra was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1918. The community's name is an amalgamation of the names of three businessmen in the local mining industry.
References
- ^ "Hiorra, West Virginia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ 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. 310.
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