Wewanta, West Virginia

Wewanta was an unincorporated community located in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States.

Wewanta, West Virginia
Wewanta is located in West Virginia
Wewanta
Wewanta
Wewanta is located in the United States
Wewanta
Wewanta
Coordinates: 38°5′18″N 82°11′34″W / 38.08833°N 82.19278°W / 38.08833; -82.19278
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyLincoln
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code304
FIPS code1741691[1]

History

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The town's unusual name is derived from a petition to secure a post office for the convenience of area residents, i.e. "We want a post office".[2][3] The post office at Wewanta opened in 1903, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1947.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wewanta, West Virginia
  2. ^ Lewis, Lloyd D. (August 14, 1967). "Colorful names are found in listing of West Virginia towns". The Bryan Times. p. 5. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  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. 670.
  4. ^ "Lincoln County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 6, 2015.