Guseman, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

Guseman is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Guseman was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community has the name of Jacob Guseman, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guseman, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
  3. ^ 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. 287.
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Municipalities and communities of Preston County, West Virginia, United States
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39°30′59″N 79°48′32″W / 39.51639°N 79.80889°W / 39.51639; -79.80889


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