Strange Creek, West Virginia
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Strange Creek Location within the state of West Virginia Strange Creek Strange Creek (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°33′47″N 80°53′52″W / 38.56306°N 80.89778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555727[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]
History
The tale of Strange is based in fact, and the events speak to an important time in West Virginia history when the Shawnee of Ohio presented a threat to settlers and surveyors. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Strange Creek, West Virginia
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Old legend of Strange Creek in West Virginia might never be confirmed". West Virginia Explorer. January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2026.