Romines Mills, West Virginia

Romines Mills is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Romines Mills was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The post office most likely was named after the local Romine family.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Romines Mills, West Virginia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 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. 539.

Coordinates: 39°10′11″N 80°15′51″W / 39.16972°N 80.26417°W / 39.16972; -80.26417


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