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West Augusta

West Augusta proper noun: a short-lived region (in place 1774–1776) of the Colony of Virginia that encompassed much of what is now northern West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Proper noun

West Augusta

  1. (US, historical) A short-lived region (in place 1774–1776) of the Colony of Virginia that encompassed much of what is now northern West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Origin of West Augusta

In 1774, the Virginia assembly separated the western portion of Augusta County's territory to form the district.

Questions about West Augusta

What does West Augusta mean?
West Augusta means a short-lived region (in place 1774–1776) of the Colony of Virginia that encompassed much of what is now northern West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania.
What part of speech is West Augusta?
West Augusta is a proper noun.

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