Terry, West Virginia
Terry is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Terry is located on the New River 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Mount Hope.
Terry, West Virginia | |
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  Terry, West Virginia  Terry, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′39″N 81°05′56″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555792[1] |
The community was named for the son of a mining official.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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. 623.
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