Maplewood, West Virginia
Maplewood is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Maplewood is located on West Virginia Route 41, 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northwest of Meadow Bridge.
Maplewood, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 37°55′35″N 80°55′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (830 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542742[1] |
The community was named for a sugar maple tree at the original town site.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- 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. 402.
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