Cornwallis, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
39°13′38″N 81°7′6″W / 39.22722°N 81.11833°W / 39.22722; -81.11833CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyRitchieElevation
673 ft (205 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)GNIS ID1554194[1]

Cornwallis is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. This community was named in honor of Lord Cornwallis.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornwallis, 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. 187.
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Municipalities and communities of Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Harrisville
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  • Auburn
  • Cairo
  • Ellenboro
  • Harrisville
  • Pullman
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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