Corinth, West Virginia
| Corinth | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Corinth  Corinth Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′18″N 79°29′30″W / 39.42167°N 79.49167°WCoordinates: 39°25′18″N 79°29′30″W / 39.42167°N 79.49167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
Corinth is an unincorporated community and coal town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States.[1] Corinth was originally called Spencer but was changed in 1890 to avoid duplication of names in the state. It is named after the ancient Greek city of Corinth.[2]
References
- ↑ "Corinth, West Virginia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ 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. 185.
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