Triplett, Roane County, West Virginia

Triplett is an unincorporated community in Roane County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.^[1]

History

A post office called Triplett was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1939.^[2] The community was named after nearby Triplett Run.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Triplett, Roane County, West Virginia
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 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. 631.

38°50′22″N 81°17′53″W / 38.83944°N 81.29806°W / 38.83944; -81.29806

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Triplett, Roane County, West Virginia

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

[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. 631.

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