Leander, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US

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

History

The community was named in honor of Leander Brown, a businessperson in the railroad industry.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leander, 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. 365.
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Municipalities and communities of Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Fayetteville
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38°11′28″N 81°00′29″W / 38.19111°N 81.00806°W / 38.19111; -81.00806


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