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Schell, Maryland and West Virginia

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Schell is an extinct town in Garrett County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia, United States.

History

A post office called Schell was established in 1883 on the West Virginia side, where it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931. The community most likely was named after Augustus Schell, a New York politician and lawyer.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Schell
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  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. 557.
Municipalities and communities of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
County seat: Oakland
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Municipalities and communities of Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Keyser
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39°20′31″N 79°15′25″W / 39.34194°N 79.25694°W / 39.34194; -79.25694


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