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]

It is rumored that fishes caught in this stream had a faint taste of blood, even after the fish had been properly gutted and cleaned. Many locals claim the blood of fallen soldiers had contaminated the waters, making the stream a popular hot-spot for various spiritual sightings.

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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.