Historical Markers and War Memorials in Alum Creek, West Virginia

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Alum Creek, West Virginia

1 ► West Virginia, Kanawha County, Alum Creek — Alum Creek —

On Childress Road (West Virginia Route 214) 1.2 miles east of the Lincoln County line at the Coal River bridge (Route 214), on the right when traveling east.

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

2 ► West Virginia, Lincoln County, Alum Creek — Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church —

On Childress Road (West Virginia Route 214) at Little Coal River road, on the right when traveling west on Childress Road.

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

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