Carmel, West Virginia
Not to be confused with Mount Carmel, West Virginia.
Carmel is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Carmel was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community most likely takes its name from Mount Carmel in Western Asia.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carmel, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ↑ 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. 431.
Coordinates: 39°19′50″N 79°33′16″W / 39.33056°N 79.55444°W
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