Georgetown, Monongalia County, West Virginia

Georgetown is an unincorporated community on U.S. Route 19 in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States.

Georgetown
Georgetown is located in West Virginia
Georgetown
Georgetown
Location within the state of West Virginia
Georgetown is located in the United States
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Georgetown
Georgetown (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°35′41″N 80°5′22″W / 39.59472°N 80.08944°W / 39.59472; -80.08944
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Monongalia
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Georgetown most likely was named after George Pratt, an early settler.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ 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. 265.