Alum Creek
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dukemartin
N 38° 17.103 W 081° 47.228
17S E 431159 N 4237735
A quick history how the town was named.
Waymark Code: WMY2T8
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2018
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Alum Creek
In 1881, the community of Rome was established at the forks of the Coal River. Named for local landowner Rome Pickens. Renamed Alum Creek after nearby stream on December 7, 1910. The stream was named for alum found along its bank. New post office opened at same time. Henry Ramsey first postmaster. Town celebrated its centennial in 2010.
Marker Number: None on sign
Marker Title: Alum Creek
Marker Location: Rt 214
County or Independent City: Alum Creek, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History, 2011
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