Trace is an

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in Mingo County,

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, United States. The town's post office no longer exists.

Etymology

The origin of the name ''Trace'' is obscure, although it may be derived from nearby Dingess Trace Branch Creek.

References

Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in Mingo County, West Virginia {{MingoCountyWV-geo-stub