War Creek Explained

War Creek should not be confused with Creek War.

War Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

War Creek was named due to the frequent battles between frontiersmen and Native Americans that took place near this stream.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• List of rivers of West Virginia

References

37.3028°N -81.6906°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Capace, Nancy. Encyclopedia of West Virginia. 1999. North American Book Dist LLC. 978-0-403-09843-9. 195.
2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 657.