Basnettville, West Virginia

Basnettville is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Basnettville was established in 1849, the name was changed to Basnett in 1880, and the post office closed in 1903.[2] Basnettville most likely has the name of the local Basnett family, a member of which kept a store there.[3] Saint Johns Cemetery, next to the church, is sometimes referred to as Basnettsville Cemetery because Samuel Basnett donated the land for the cemetery.

References

Coordinates: 39°35′10″N 80°14′08″W / 39.58611°N 80.23556°W / 39.58611; -80.23556

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