Machodoc is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. [1]
History
A post office called Machodoc was established in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. [2] Machodoc is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "ceremonial river". [3]
References
- ^ "Machodoc (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ^ "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ^ Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of
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