Nomini Grove, Virginia

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

History

A post office has been in operation at Nomini Grove since 1848. [2] Nomini is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "deep current". [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nomini Grove, 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.

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