Saint Joseph, West Virginia
| Saint Joseph | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Saint Joseph  Saint Joseph Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°43′49″N 80°42′47″W / 39.73028°N 80.71306°WCoordinates: 39°43′49″N 80°42′47″W / 39.73028°N 80.71306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1546246[1] |
Saint Joseph is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Saint Joseph was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] Besides the post office, the community had a country store.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Joseph, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 June 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. 549.
Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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