Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 26380 |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554845[1] |
Kasson is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Philippi.
The community derives its name from one Mr. Cassen, an early postmaster.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kasson, West Virginia
- ^ 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. 344.