Zela, West Virginia

Zela is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Zela is located on West Virginia Route 39 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Summersville.

Zela, West Virginia
Zela, West Virginia
Zela, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°17′09″N 80°56′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Elevation
1,270 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1549483[1]

The community was named after Zela Alderson, the daughter of a local merchant.[2]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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. pp. 697–698.


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