Kasson, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia
39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W / 39.22472°N 79.87528°W / 39.22472; -79.87528Country United StatesState West VirginiaCounty BarbourElevation450 m (1,476 ft)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP codes
26380
Area code(s)304 & 681GNIS feature ID1554845[1]

Kasson is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Philippi.

The community derives its name from one Mr. Cassen, an early postmaster.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kasson, West Virginia
  2. ^ 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. 344.
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