Deer Run, West Virginia
| Deer Run | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Deer Run  Deer Run Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′12″N 79°13′50″W / 38.72000°N 79.23056°WCoordinates: 38°43′12″N 79°13′50″W / 38.72000°N 79.23056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554281[1] |
Deer Run is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States. The community takes its name from the stream that runs through it.[2] Deer Run is a quiet community that contains a former post office and country store. Since abandoned in the 1960s. The lack of employment opportunities has forced many from this community to move to other areas for work.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer Run, 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. 204.
Municipalities and communities of Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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