"West Augusta" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: In 1774, the Virginia assembly separated the western portion of Augusta County's territory to form the district. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=West Augusta}} West Augusta
  1. (historical, US) 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. Wikipedia link: West Augusta Tags: US, historical Categories (place): Pennsylvania, USA, West Virginia, USA Related terms: Vandalia, Westsylvania
    Sense id: en-West_Augusta-en-name-o3lzoK7g Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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