Opekiska | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| FIPS code | 1555267[1] |
Opekiska was an unincorporated community located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The Opekiska Post Office is no longer open.[2]
Opekiska was named after an Indian chief; the native name means "White Day".[3]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Opekiska, West Virginia
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Opekiska, West Virginia
- ^ 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. pp. 460–461.
39°33′26″N 080°03′20″W / 39.55722°N 80.05556°W