Fort Gay, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

A community in Wayne County, Fort Gay, WV was originally chartered in 1875 as Cassville. Name changed to Fort Gay in 1932. Name selected because of the location prior to the Civil War of a fort (Fort Gallup) on a hill at Louisa, Kentucky, opposite the community.

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Lodging: Fort Gay, WV Hotels (http://www.wvexplorer.com/Fort_Gay_WV_Hotels.asp)

Radio Stations: WFGH (http://www.tolsiarebels.org/Tech/broadcasting.htm) (FM 90.7)

Schools: Wayne County Schools (http://boe.wayn.k12.wv.us/)

Libraries: Wayne County Library (http://www.wcpl.lib.wv.us/wayne.html)

Population: 819

Elevation: 580 feet