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Unincorporated community in West Virginia
Worley
Unincorporated community
Worley is located in West VirginiaWorleyWorleyLocation within the state of West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaWorley is located in the United StatesWorleyWorleyWorley (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°42′26″N 80°8′54″W / 39.70722°N 80.14833°W / 39.70722; -80.14833
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1549998

Worley is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. At one time, it was home to the Andy Post Office. Andy later became named Worley.

Worley most likely was named after the mother's maiden name of an early settler.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worley, West Virginia
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worley, West Virginia
  3. 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. 691.
Municipalities and communities of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Morgantown
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