Rimel is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Rimel is located on West Virginia Route 92, southeast of Marlinton.
The area was originally settled by Alexander W and his wife Isabella Sharp Rider in 1833 where a deed shows Alexander and his brother purchased land in the area.
After his death in 1892 the homeplace was purchased by Mr. Ruben D Rimel who turned the old cabin into what was knowin as the Rimel Post office.
Reuben D. Rimel, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.
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