Pocatalico, West Virginia
| Pocatalico, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Pocatalico, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′25″N 81°38′50″W / 38.49028°N 81.64722°WCoordinates: 38°29′25″N 81°38′50″W / 38.49028°N 81.64722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545081[1] |
Pocatalico is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Pocatalico is located along Interstate 77 south of and near Sissonville.
History
A post office called Pocatalico was established in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] The community took its name from the nearby Pocatalico River, which means "river of the fat doe" in a Native American language.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Kanawha County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ↑ Mockridge, Norton (Apr 22, 1971). "West Virginia Takes Name Prize". Toledo Blade. p. 29. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ↑ 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. 498.
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