Alum Creek
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
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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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