Abbott, West Virginia facts for kids
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Abbott
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 Abbott
Location in West Virginia
Abbott
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1553685 |
Abbott is a small, unincorporated community located in Upshur County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is usually part of a larger county.
History of Abbott
The community of Abbott has an interesting past. It was named after a person who played a key role in its early days.
How Abbott Got Its Name
A post office was opened in Abbott in the year 1901. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, until 1942. The person who was in charge of this post office was named Charles A. Abbott. He was the postmaster. The community was named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Abbott (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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