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Roxalana, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Roxalana
Unincorporated community
Roxalana is located in West VirginiaRoxalanaRoxalanaLocation within the state of West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaRoxalana is located in the United StatesRoxalanaRoxalanaRoxalana (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°41′35″N 81°15′43″W / 38.69306°N 81.26194°W / 38.69306; -81.26194
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyRoane
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1549906

Roxalana is an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia, United States.

The community was named after Roxalana Smith, the wife of the original owner of the town site.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roxalana, West Virginia
  2. 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. 543.
Municipalities and communities of Roane County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Spencer
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