Texas, West Virginia
Texas was an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States.
History
A post office called Texas was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1909. The community was named after the state of Texas.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Texas, West Virginia
- ^ "Tucker County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 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. 624.
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