Neenah, Virginia

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Neenah is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U. S. state of Virginia. [1]

History

A post office called Neenah was established in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958. [2] Neenah is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "pure". [3] On USGS Topographical Maps from 1892 through 1901 (e.g. Piney Pt, MD 1892 and Nomini, MD 1901), the name of this town is shown as Warrensville. The Machadoc, VA topopgraphical map of 1943 indicates Neenah as the place name. [4] Warrensville is listed one of several voting precincts in the area along with other place names that exist today, including Hague, Montross, and Oldhams [5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neenah, Virginia
  2. ↑ "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "USGS Topoview". ngmdb.usgs.gov. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ "A Guide to the Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903 Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903 1101719". ead.lib.virginia.edu. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

38°02′54″N76°43′14″W / 38.04833°N 76.72056°W / 38.04833; -76.72056

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