Kasson, West Virginia

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Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W / 39.22472; -79.87528Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W / 39.22472; -79.87528
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyBarbour
Elevation
1,476 ft (450 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
26380
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554845[1]

Kasson is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Philippi.

The community derives its name from one Mr. Cassen, an early postmaster.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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. 344.


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