Wildell, West Virginia
Wildell is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Wildell is 11.5 miles (18.5 km) north-northeast of Durbin.
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| Coordinates: 38°42′40″N 79°46′50″W | |
| Country |  USA |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 933 m (3,061 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553454[1] |
The community took its name from Willdell Lumber Company which operated in the area.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wildell, West Virginia
- 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. 680.
Municipalities and communities of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Pocahontas County | |
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