Indian Creek (Hughes River)

Indian Creek is a stream located entirely within Ritchie County, West Virginia.[1] It is a tributary of Hughes River.

Indian Creek was named after the Indians (Native Americans) who once dwelled in the area.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Indian Creek (Hughes River)
  2. ↑ Cox, William J. (Feb 22, 1979). "County placenames among most colorful, imaginative in country". The Pennsboro News. p. 2. Retrieved 23 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°04′58″N 81°08′19″W / 39.08278°N 81.13861°W / 39.08278; -81.13861


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