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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Holcomb, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Holcomb, West Virginia is located in West VirginiaHolcomb, West VirginiaHolcomb, West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaHolcomb, West Virginia is located in the United StatesHolcomb, West VirginiaHolcomb, West VirginiaShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°15′22″N 80°36′03″W / 38.25611°N 80.60083°W / 38.25611; -80.60083
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1551471

Holcomb is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Holcomb is located on state routes 20 and 55, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Richwood.

Holcomb was named in honor of John Holcomb, a local merchant.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holcomb, 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. 311.
Municipalities and communities of Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Summersville
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