Merrimac, West Virginia
| Merrimac | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Merrimac Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′7″N 82°12′57″W / 37.63528°N 82.21583°WCoordinates: 37°38′7″N 82°12′57″W / 37.63528°N 82.21583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 1543132[1] |
Merrimac is an unincorporated community located in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Its post office is closed.[2]
Merrimac is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "swift water".[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Merrimac
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Merrimac Post Office (historical)
- ↑ 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. 410.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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