Trace, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
37°53′14″N 82°11′48″W / 37.88722°N 82.19667°W / 37.88722; -82.19667CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyMingoElevation
928 ft (283 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)GNIS ID1549957[1]

Trace is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The town's post office no longer exists.[2]

Etymology

The origin of the name Trace is obscure, although it may be derived from nearby Dingess Trace Branch Creek.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trace, West Virginia
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trace WV post office
  3. ^ 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. 630.
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