Pettry, West Virginia

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Pettry is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. [1]

History

A post office called Pettry was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1952. [2] C. W. Pettrey, an early postmaster, gave the community his name. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pettry, West Virginia
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  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. 482.

37°26′10″N80°57′50″W / 37.43611°N 80.96389°W / 37.43611; -80.96389

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