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Staten, West Virginia

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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

Staten is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Staten was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1966. The community was named after Staten Island, New York.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Staten, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 2, 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. 600.
Municipalities and communities of Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Grantsville
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38°52′13″N 81°02′56″W / 38.87028°N 81.04889°W / 38.87028; -81.04889


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