Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
37°24′45″N 81°47′3″W / 37.41250°N 81.78417°W / 37.41250; -81.78417CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyMcDowellElevation
1,066 ft (325 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP codes
24811
GNIS feature ID1553769[1]

Avondale is an unincorporated community located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Avondale lies along the Norfolk and Western Railroad on the Dry Fork. According to the Geographic Names Information System, the community has also been known as Ritter having been named after William McLellan Ritter, founder of the W.M. Ritter company.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia
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