Simoda, West Virginia

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Simoda
Simoda is located in West Virginia
Simoda
Simoda
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°W / 38.72694; -79.48306Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°W / 38.72694; -79.48306
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1552896[1]

Simoda is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States.

The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Simon Dolly, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simoda, West Virginia
  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. 578.


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