Graham Station, West Virginia

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Graham Station is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History[]

A post office called Graham Station was established in 1863, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The hamlet was named after William Graham, a local minister.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Graham Station, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 May 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. 279.

Coordinates: 38°57′52″N 81°55′40″W / 38.9645242°N 81.9279148°W / 38.9645242; -81.9279148


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