Rinehart, West Virginia
Rinehart is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Rinehart was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The community was named after Hollis Rinehart, the builder of a nearby railroad tunnel.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rinehart, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. 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. 531.
Coordinates: 39°25′26″N 80°30′59″W / 39.42389°N 80.51639°W
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