Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia | |
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Kasson, West Virginia | |
Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°WCoordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Barbour |
Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 26380 |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1554845[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[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Barbour County, West Virginia
- Unincorporated communities in West Virginia
- Barbour County, West Virginia geography stubs