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Gormania, West Virginia
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Entering Gormania along eastbound US 50
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 Gormania, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Gormania, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Grant |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26720
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| GNISfeature ID | 1554585 |
Gormania is an unincorporated community along the North Branch Potomac River in Grant County, West Virginia. Gormania lies on the Northwestern Turnpike (US 50), which crosses the North Branch into Gorman, Maryland via Gormania Bridge. It is named for United States Senator from Maryland, Arthur P. Gorman (March 11, 1839 – June 4, 1906).
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Gormania, viewed from US 50 bridge, 1940s
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