Simoda, West Virginia
| Simoda | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Simoda  Simoda Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°WCoordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W / 38.72694°N 79.48306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552896[1] |
Simoda is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States.
The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Simon Dolly, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simoda, 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. 578.
Municipalities and communities of Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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