Manown, West Virginia
| Manown | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Manown  Manown Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′34″N 79°44′42″W / 39.49278°N 79.74500°WCoordinates: 39°29′34″N 79°44′42″W / 39.49278°N 79.74500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1542727[1] |
Manown is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia.
The community derives its name from the local Manown family.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manown, 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. 401.
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