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Washburn
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 Washburn
Location in West Virginia
Washburn
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1549979 |
Washburn is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Washburn was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1963. The community was named after Cyrus Washburn, who was instrumental in securing the town a post office.
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