Nat, West Virginia
Nat is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
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| Coordinates: 38°41′42″N 81°53′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1544051[1] |
History
A post office called Nat was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1948.[2] The community was named after the father of an early postmaster.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nat, West Virginia
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- 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. 437.
Municipalities and communities of Mason County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Mason County | |
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