Saint Joe, West Virginia
Not to be confused with Saint Joseph, West Virginia.
| Saint Joe | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Saint Joe  Saint Joe Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′19″N 79°37′56″W / 39.48861°N 79.63222°WCoordinates: 39°29′19″N 79°37′56″W / 39.48861°N 79.63222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1555555[1] |
Saint Joe is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia.
The community was named for the fact three of its first settlers were named Joseph.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Joe, 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. 549.
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