Mount Hope in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Dunloup Creek Watershed

What's in a Name?

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 17, 2023

1. The Dunloup Creek Watershed Marker

Inscription. Occupying an area of land in a bend on the west side of the New River, much of what became the New River coalfields was once known simply as "the Loop" to early-19th century Virginians on the frontier. Bound by the river, the area was fed by two creeks, which were given names derived from the area into which they flowed: Upper Loop Creek and Lower Loop Creek. Into the mid-to-late 19th century, the spelling of the creeks changed in the common language, with both "Loop" and "Loup" used interchangeably.
The names were also responsive to land ownership. A large portion of land within "the Loop" had been inherited by John Dun of Philadelphia. The land known as the "Dun Survey," it was gifted to Thomas McKell in 1868 upon his marriage to John's daughter, Jean Dun. Feeding into lands of the Dun Survey, Lower Loup Creek became commonly known as Dun Loop Creek or Dun's Loup Creek. Today, it bears the name Dunloup Creek.

Erected by USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service West Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 37° 53.392′ N, 81° 10.532′ W. Marker is in Mount Hope, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker

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can be reached from the intersection of West Virginia Route 211 and West Virginia Route 16, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Hope WV 25880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Dunloup Creek Watershed (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Dunloup Creek Watershed (here, next to this marker); Siltix Mine Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coal Companies (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mine Safety (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix City of the New River (approx. 0.2 miles away); New River Coalfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Coming of the Railroads (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Hope.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 17, 2023

2. The Dunloup Creek Watershed Marker

Marker is on the Left.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.