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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neenah, Virginia
- ↑ "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ "USGS Topoview". ngmdb.usgs.gov. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ↑ "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.
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