46. How did Kenova get her name?

Answer: From the tri-state area

 

Kenova, West Virginia is in the Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia tri-state area. The town was founded in 1859 when West Virginia was still part of Virginia.

 

·        “Ken” is for Kentucky

·        “o” is for Ohio

·        “-va” is for Virginia (current day West Virginia).

Visit Kenova online:
http://www.kenovawv.com/ 

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