Sleith, West Virginia
Sleith is an extinct town in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Sleith was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1948.[2] The community took its name from nearby Sleith Fork.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sleith (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ↑ 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. 587.
Municipalities and communities of Braxton County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 38°40′45″N 80°56′47″W / 38.6792624°N 80.9464949°W
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