Georges Creek (Kanawha River)

Georges Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1] It is a tributary of the Kanawha River.

Georges Creek was named after George Alderson, a local judge.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Georges Creek (Kanawha River)
  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. 265.

Coordinates: 38°18′08″N 81°33′34″W / 38.30222°N 81.55944°W / 38.30222; -81.55944


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