Arcola, West Virginia
Arcola is an unincorporated community and coal town in Webster County, West Virginia.
Arcola | |
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  Arcola Location within the state of West Virginia  Arcola Arcola (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′0″N 80°31′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1550113[1] |
The name Arcola ("our coal") was selected by coal mining officials.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arcola, West Virginia
- 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. 84.
Municipalities and communities of Webster County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Webster County | |
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| Unincorporated communities |
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