Aarons, West Virginia
Aarons is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States.
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| Coordinates: 38°29′35″N 81°32′3″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1741831[1] |
History
A post office called Aarons was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1916.[2] The community was named after nearby Aarons Fork.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aarons, West Virginia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- 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. 71.
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