Simoda, West Virginia

Simoda
Unincorporated community
Simoda
Location within the state of West Virginia
Simoda
Simoda (the US)
Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°W / 38.72694; -79.48306Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°W / 38.72694; -79.48306
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pendleton
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1552896[1]

Simoda is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States.

The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Simon Dolly, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simoda, West Virginia
  2. 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. 578.


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