Pisgah, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
2,077 ft (633 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
GNIS ID1544953[1]
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Pisgah
Unincorporated community
Pisgah is located in West Virginia
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Pisgah
Location within the state of West Virginia
Pisgah is located in the United States
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Pisgah (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°38′41″N 79°45′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Elevation
[1]
2,077 ft (633 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1544953[1]
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History

Pisgah started as a small community known as Flat Rock.[2] In 1881, the Pisgah Methodist Church opened in the community and a post office and school came shortly after. Because they also shared the name "Pisgah," the community changed its name as well.[3]

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