Dickinson, West Virginia
Dickinson, also known as Quincy, is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Dickinson is located on the north bank of the Kanawha River, 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Belle. The community is served by U.S. Route 60.[2]
Dickinson, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 38°12′13″N 81°30′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550920[1] |
The community was named after John Quincy Dickinson, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dickinson, West Virginia
- Kanawha County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2008. § 4. Retrieved August 8, 2010.
- 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. 515.
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