Sardis, West Virginia

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Sardis is an unincorporated community in Sardis District, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. [1] It is situated near Katys Lick Creek.

History

A post office called Sardis was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1908. [2] In 1872, the village gave its name to the surrounding county district under the new state constitution. The name "Sardis" probably derives from the ancient town of Sardis, now in Turkey. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sardis, West Virginia
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 June 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  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. 554.

Coordinates: 39°20′15″N80°25′04″W / 39.33750°N 80.41778°W / 39.33750; -80.41778