Hyers, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

Hyers is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Hyer was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1956.[2] The community was named after J. S. Hyer.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hyers, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  3. ^ 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. 321.
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Municipalities and communities of Braxton County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Sutton
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38°51′49″N 80°41′57″W / 38.86361°N 80.69917°W / 38.86361; -80.69917


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