Eva, West Virginia

Eva is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[2]

Eva
Eva is located in West Virginia
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Location within the state of West Virginia
Eva is located in the United States
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Eva (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°01′59″N 81°01′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyRitchie
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1549676[1]

History

A post office called Eva was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1950.[3] An early postmaster named the community after his daughter, Eva Gill.[4]

References


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