Delray is an
unincorporated community
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in
Hampshire County in the
U.S. state
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of
West Virginia
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. Delray is located in the
North River Valley along Delray Road (
West Virginia Route 29
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) between
Sedan and
Rio
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Rio, RIO or Río may also refer to:
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. According to the
2000 census, the Delray community has a population of 151.
Delray began a small agricultural community in the late eighteenth century. Its first storekeeper, John McDonald, owned and operated a
stave mill and a barrel factory near his residence. The name Delray most likely is a name derived from Spanish meaning "of the king".
Historic site
* Richards-Mowery House (c. 1850)
See also
*
Wacousta Hill
References
Unincorporated communities in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Unincorporated communities in West Virginia
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