Backus, West Virginia

Backus is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was also known as Naoma and War Ridge.

Backus, West Virginia
Backus
Backus
Coordinates: 37°51′15″N 80°58′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Elevation
2,497 ft (761 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1553774[1]

W. P. Backus, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]

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