Sardis, West Virginia
Sardis is an unincorporated community in Sardis District, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated near Katys Lick Creek.
History
A post office called Sardis was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1908. In 1872, the village gave its name to the surrounding county district under the new state constitution. The name "Sardis" probably derives from the ancient town of Sardis, now in Turkey.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sardis, West Virginia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 1, 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. 554.
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