Machodoc, Virginia

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

1. "Machodoc (Westmoreland County, Virginia)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
2. "Westmoreland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
3. Dyson, Cathy (July 20, 2003). "History and legend unlock origins of unusual names". The Free Lance-Star. pp. A7. Retrieved May 3, 2015.

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