Abbott, West Virginia

Abbott is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia.

Abbott
Abbott
Location within the state of West Virginia
Abbott
Abbott (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°55′18″N 80°19′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyUpshur
Elevation
1,489 ft (454 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1553685[1]

History

A post office was established at Abbott in 1901, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The postmaster, Charles A. Abbott, gave the community his name.[3]

References


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