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Not to be confused with Dutch Town, West Virginia.

Dutch is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Dutch was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1943. the community was named after Bailus "Dutch" Allen, the father of an early postmaster.

Municipalities and communities of Braxton County, West Virginia, United States
Towns
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°48′18″N 80°37′05″W / 38.805°N 80.61806°W / 38.805; -80.61806

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