Dorcas, West Virginia Overview
Dorcas, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Dorcas is an unincorporated community in Grant County West Virginia USA. Dorcas lies at the junction of County Routes 9 and 9/2. The name Dorcas is said to have been given to the community after the daughter of a former postmaster. The post office in Dorcas closed in the early 1980s or later 1970s and still sits along South Mill Creek Rd.
Quick Facts
- Located in Grant County, West Virginia.
- Dorcas, West Virginia sits 324 meters (1,063.0 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Dorcas, West Virginia
- 13 Total
- 6 Occurrences
- 5 Prospects
- 2 Producers
Dorcas, West Virginia Mines
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