Vincen, West Virginia
Vincen is an unincorporated community in Tyler and Wetzel counties, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office opened on the Wetzel County side at Vincen in 1890, where it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[2] The community derives its name from Vincent Merrett, an early settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vincen, West Virginia
- ↑ "Wetzel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 June 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. 649.
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Municipalities and communities of Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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Coordinates: 39°32′47″N 80°46′59″W / 39.54639°N 80.78306°W
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