Cranesville, West Virginia

Cranesville is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. Cranesville is located along County Route 47 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northeast of Terra Alta.[2]

Cranesville, West Virginia
Cranesville, West Virginia
Cranesville, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°33′11″N 79°29′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Elevation
2,612 ft (796 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1537805[1]

History

The first permanent settlement at Cranesville was made in the 1850s.[3] The community was named for John Crane, proprietor.[4]

The Reckart Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located near Cranesville.[5]

References


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