Strange Creek, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
38°33′47″N 80°53′52″W / 38.56306°N 80.89778°W / 38.56306; -80.89778CountryUnited States United StatesStateWest Virginia West VirginiaCountyBraxtonTime zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)GNIS feature ID1555727[1]

Strange Creek is an unincorporated community along Route 4 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, near the border with Clay County. It lies along the bank of the Elk River. The community takes its name from nearby Strange Creek.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Strange Creek, West Virginia
  2. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 606.
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Municipalities and communities of Braxton County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Sutton
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