Jarvisville is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Jarvisville was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community was named after Charles Jarvis, who was credited with securing a post office for the town.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jarvisville, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ↑ 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. 334. (N.B.: This book erroneously locates Jarvisville in Jackson County, W.Va.)
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39°14′00″N 80°29′14″W / 39.23333°N 80.48722°W
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