Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia is located in the United States
Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W / 39.22472; -79.87528
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Barbour
Elevation450 m (1,476 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
26380
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554845[1]

Kasson is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Philippi.

The community derives its name from one Mr. Cassen, an early postmaster.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kasson, West Virginia
  2. 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. 344.


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