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 banks. New post . . . — — Map (db m137394) HM
On September 21, 1833, an arm of Upper Falls of Coal River Church met at the forks of Coal River. The group petitioned, May 1834, and on June 21, 1834, became a distinct church, Forks of Coal River Church, with 25 members. A log meeting house was . . . — — Map (db m137393) WM