Washburn, West Virginia
Washburn is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Washburn was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1963. The community was named after Cyrus Washburn, who was instrumental in securing the town a post office.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washburn, West Virginia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 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. 659.
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