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Abbott, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Abbott
Unincorporated community
Abbott is located in West VirginiaAbbottAbbottLocation within the state of West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaAbbott is located in the United StatesAbbottAbbottAbbott (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°55′18″N 80°19′17″W / 38.92167°N 80.32139°W / 38.92167; -80.32139
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyUpshur
Elevation1,489 ft (454 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1553685

Abbott is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States.

History

A post office was established at Abbott in 1901, and remained in operation until 1942. The postmaster, Charles A. Abbott, gave the community his name.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abbott, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  3. 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. 72.
Municipalities and communities of Upshur County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Buckhannon
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