Losie, West Virginia
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Losie is an extinct town in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Losie was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1951.[2] The community was named after Losie Smith, the wife of an early settler.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Losie (historical)
- ^ "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. 386.
38°40′41″N 81°02′09″W / 38.67806°N 81.03583°W
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