Kasson, West Virginia
Kasson is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Philippi.
Kasson, West Virginia | |
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  Kasson, West Virginia  Kasson, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′29″N 79°52′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 26380 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554845[1] |
The community derives its name from one Mr. Cassen, an early postmaster.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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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