persons were unable to account for the fire unless it originated from rats chewing matches, from a defective flue or a hot stove. The building was not wired for electricity. It was stated in Winchester that the Wadesville station has been in operation by the B&O for 50 years. It also was learned that on two previous occasions, stations at Wadesville were destroyed by fire, although they were not at the same location." Wadesville station postmasters The following is a list of postmasters at the Wadesville Post Office and the date they were appointed. John H.P. Stone 08-13-1850 Daniel Wade 12-18-1858 Samuel L. Pidgeon 06-12-1865 Samuel J. Swimley 01-04-1875 Bettie A. Wade 04-07-1879 Henry R. W. Kont 11-30-1888 Wiliam C. Alther 08-03-1889 Samuel L. Pidgeon 05-21-1897 Lewis Pidgeon 03-19-1900 William R. Elyett (Acting) 02-28-1940 Elwood R. Elyett 04-02-1940 Post Office closed 03-31-1954 References Unincorporated communities in Clarke County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia