Algoma, West Virginia

Algoma
Unincorporated community

Cherokee Road in Algoma
Algoma
Algoma

Location within the state of West Virginia

Coordinates: 37°25′8″N 81°25′33″W / 37.41889°N 81.42583°W / 37.41889; -81.42583Coordinates: 37°25′8″N 81°25′33″W / 37.41889°N 81.42583°W / 37.41889; -81.42583
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 24807
GNIS feature ID 1534873[1]

Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Algoma is located adjacent to the town of Northfork. Its post office [2] was established in 1891 and discontinued in 1988.[3] Algoma most likely was derived from the Algonquin language.[4]

The Algoma Coal and Coke Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma, West Virginia
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algoma WV post office
  3. ↑ Helbock, Richard W. (2004) United States Post Offices, Volume VI - The Mid-Atlantic, p. 19 Scappoose, Oregon: La Posta Publications
  4. ↑ 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. 75.
  5. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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