Corinth, West Virginia

Corinth
Corinth
Location within the state of West Virginia
Corinth
Corinth (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°25′18″N 79°29′30″W / 39.42167°N 79.49167°W / 39.42167; -79.49167
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Elevation
2,471 ft (753 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1537687

Corinth is an unincorporated community and coal town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. Corinth was originally called Spencer but was changed in 1890 to avoid duplication of names in the state. It is named after the ancient Greek city of Corinth.