French Creek (Buckhannon River tributary) explained
French Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is a tributary of the Buckhannon River.
French Creek most likely was named for the fact French explorers visited the area in the 18th century.[1]
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38.9367°N -80.2375°W
Notes and References
- Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 253.