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Guseman, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

Guseman is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Guseman was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1909. The community has the name of Jacob Guseman, an early settler.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guseman, 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. 287.
Municipalities and communities of Preston County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Kingwood
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Map of West Virginia highlighting Preston County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

39°30′59″N 79°48′32″W / 39.51639°N 79.80889°W / 39.51639; -79.80889


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