Orton is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Gilmer County, in the
U.S. state
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of
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...
.
History
A post office called Orton was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1963. The community was named after Orton Mollohan, an early settler.
References
Unincorporated communities in Gilmer County, West Virginia
Unincorporated communities in West Virginia
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