Place:Algoma, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

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NameAlgoma
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates37.417°N 81.417°W
Located inMcDowell, West Virginia, United States
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Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Algoma is located adjacent to the town of Northfork. Its post office was established in 1891 and discontinued in 1988. Algoma most likely was derived from the Algonquin language.

The Algoma Coal and Coke Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

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