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Triplett, Roane County, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

Triplett is an unincorporated community in Roane County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Triplett was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1939. The community was named after nearby Triplett Run.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Triplett, Roane County, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  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. 631.
Municipalities and communities of Roane County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Spencer
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Map of West Virginia highlighting Roane County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

38°50′22″N 81°17′53″W / 38.83944°N 81.29806°W / 38.83944; -81.29806


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