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Palmer is an extinct town in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Palmer was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1941. The community was named after one Mr. Palmer, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

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°39′27″N 80°35′21″W / 38.6575°N 80.58917°W / 38.6575; -80.58917

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