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Jarvisville, West Virginia

Coordinates: 39°14′00″N 80°29′14″W / 39.23333°N 80.48722°W / 39.23333; -80.48722
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Jarvisville is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

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A post office called Jarvisville was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community was named after Charles Jarvis, who was credited with securing a post office for the town.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jarvisville, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  3. ^ 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. 334. (N.B.: This book erroneously locates Jarvisville in Jackson County, W.Va.)

39°14′00″N 80°29′14″W / 39.23333°N 80.48722°W / 39.23333; -80.48722