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Corinth, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Corinth
Unincorporated community
Corinth is located in West VirginiaCorinthCorinthLocation within the state of West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaCorinth is located in the United StatesCorinthCorinthCorinth (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°25′18″N 79°29′30″W / 39.42167°N 79.49167°W / 39.42167; -79.49167
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Elevation2,471 ft (753 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1537687

Corinth is an unincorporated community and coal town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. Corinth was originally called Spencer but was changed in 1890 to avoid duplication of names in the state. It is named after the ancient Greek city of Corinth.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corinth, 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. 185.
Municipalities and communities of Preston County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Kingwood
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