Orton, West Virginia

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

History

A post office called Orton was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1963.[2] The community was named after Orton Mollohan, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orton, 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. 462.

Coordinates: 38°50′06″N 80°55′42″W / 38.83500°N 80.92833°W / 38.83500; -80.92833


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