Edray, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
38°16′28″N 80°05′29″W / 38.27444°N 80.09139°W / 38.27444; -80.09139CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyPocahontasElevation
2,411 ft (735 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)Area code(s)304 & 681GNIS feature ID1558358[1]

Edray is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Edray is located near U.S. Route 219 and West Virginia Route 55, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Marlinton. It is home to the Edray State Trout Hatchery.[citation needed]

The community derives its name from the ancient city of Edrei.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edray, 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. 222.
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