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Dutch, West Virginia

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Not to be confused with Dutch Town, West Virginia.

Dutch is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

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A post office called Dutch was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] the community was named after Bailus "Dutch" Allen, the father of an early postmaster.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dutch, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 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. 219.

38°48′18″N 80°37′05″W / 38.80500°N 80.61806°W / 38.80500; -80.61806


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