Pierce, West Virginia
| Pierce | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Pierce  Pierce Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°10′25″N 79°30′37″W / 39.17361°N 79.51028°WCoordinates: 39°10′25″N 79°30′37″W / 39.17361°N 79.51028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Elevation | 2,999 ft (914 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1555342[1] |
Pierce is an unincorporated community and coal town in Tucker County, West Virginia.
The community was named after one Mr. Pierce, a railroad official.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierce, 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. 487.
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