Dingy, West Virginia
Dingy is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.
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Coordinates: 38°39′6″N 80°56′48″W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Braxton |
Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 1554307[1] |
The community was named after James R. Dingy, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dingy, West Virginia
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dingy, 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. 210.
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