Hiorra, West Virginia

Hiorra is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Hiorra was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of the names of three businessmen in the local mining industry.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hiorra, West Virginia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  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. 310.

Coordinates: 39°23′32″N 79°49′07″W / 39.39222°N 79.81861°W / 39.39222; -79.81861


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