Carmel, West Virginia
Carmel is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
Carmel, West Virginia | |
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Carmel, West Virginia Carmel, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′50″N 79°16′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556730[1] |
History
A post office called Carmel was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community most likely takes its name from Mount Carmel in Western Asia.[3]
References
- "Carmel, West Virginia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 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. 431.
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