Little Italy, Clay County, West Virginia

Little Italy is an unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. It lies at an elevation of 787 feet (240 m).

Little Italy, West Virginia
Little Italy is located in West Virginia
Little Italy
Little Italy
Little Italy is located in the United States
Little Italy
Little Italy
Coordinates: 38°31′21″N 81°02′00″W / 38.52250°N 81.03333°W / 38.52250; -81.03333
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyClay
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554965[1]

A large share of the early settlers being natives of Italy caused the name to be selected.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Italy, Clay County, West Virginia
  2. ^ Mockridge, Norton (April 22, 1971). "West Virginia Takes Name Prize". Toledo Blade. p. 29. Retrieved May 21, 2015.