Jordan, West Virginia

Jordan, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Jordan, West Virginia
Jordan, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°32′55″N 80°04′52″W / 39.54861°N 80.08111°W / 39.54861; -80.08111Coordinates: 39°32′55″N 80°04′52″W / 39.54861°N 80.08111°W / 39.54861; -80.08111
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Marion
Elevation 912 ft (278 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554832[1]

Jordan is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Jordan is located along the Monongahela River 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Fairmont.[2]

The community most likely derives its name from one Mr. Jorgensen, a mining official.[3]

References

  1. "Jordan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Marion County, West Virginia General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 2. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  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. 338.


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