Worley, West Virginia
| Worley | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Worley  Worley Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′26″N 80°8′54″W / 39.70722°N 80.14833°WCoordinates: 39°42′26″N 80°8′54″W / 39.70722°N 80.14833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1549998[1] |
Worley is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia. At one time, it was home to the Andy Post Office.[2] Andy later became named Worley.
Worley most likely was named after the mother's maiden name of an early settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worley, West Virginia
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worley, 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. 691.
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