Nitro, West Virginia.
Nitro was born a “Boom Town” during America’s mobilization for World War I. The name Nitro was selected by Dr. Arthur Swanson, technical advisor on the Ordinance Department team. It was derived from the chemical term . . .

(Industry & Commerce • War, World I • Political Subdivisions) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.