Rimel, West Virginia
Rimel is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Rimel is located on West Virginia Route 92, 10.5 miles (16.9 km) southeast of Marlinton.
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| Coordinates: 38°07′24″N 79°57′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552668[1] |
The area was originally settled by Alexander W and his wife Isabella Sharp Rider in 1833 where a deed shows Alexander and his brother purchased land in the area.
After his death in 1892 the homeplace was purchased by Mr. Ruben D Rimel who turned the old cabin into what was knowin as the Rimel Post office.
Reuben D. Rimel, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rimel, 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. 531.
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