Vandalia, West Virginia
Vandalia is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Vandalia was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community derives its name from the Vandals, according to local history.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vandalia, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 June 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. 646.
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