Edray, West Virginia

Edray, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Edray, West Virginia
Edray, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°16′28″N 80°05′29″W / 38.27444°N 80.09139°W / 38.27444; -80.09139Coordinates: 38°16′28″N 80°05′29″W / 38.27444°N 80.09139°W / 38.27444; -80.09139
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation 2,411 ft (735 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1558358[1]

Edray is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Edray is located near U.S. Route 219 and West Virginia Route 55 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Marlinton. It is home to the Edray State Trout Hatchery.[2]

The community derives its name from the ancient city of Edrei.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edray, West Virginia
  2. http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/travelplanner/attraction/Edray-State-Trout-Hatchery/3276/default.aspx
  3. 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. 222.


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