Beale, West Virginia Explained

Beale is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Beale was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1916.^[1] The community has the name of Colonel Charles Beale, an early settler.^[2]

References

38.7672°N -82.1972°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 February 2015.
2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 98.