Simoda, West Virginia
Simoda is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States.
Simoda | |
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  Simoda Location within the state of West Virginia  Simoda Simoda (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′37″N 79°28′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552896[1] |
The community's name is an amalgamation of the name of Simon Dolly, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simoda, West Virginia
- 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. 578.
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| Town |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Pendleton County | |
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