Abrams Creek (Virginia) facts for kids

Abrams Creek is a stream in Frederick County and Winchester, Virginia. It is about 11.2 miles (18.0 km) long. This means it's a medium-sized stream.

Abrams Creek is a tributary of Opequon Creek. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

The creek starts north of Round Hill. It then flows southeast through the city of Winchester. After leaving Winchester, Abrams Creek flows east until it joins Opequon Creek. The stream was once called Abraham's Creek.

What is Abrams Creek?

Abrams Creek is an important part of the local environment. It provides a home for many plants and animals. It also helps carry water through the landscape.

Where Does Abrams Creek Flow?

Abrams Creek flows through different areas. It starts in the countryside and then goes through the city of Winchester. This means it flows under many roads and bridges.

Roads and Bridges

As Abrams Creek makes its way, it flows under many important roads. These include major highways like I-81 and US 50. It also goes under many local streets in Winchester. This shows how the creek is part of the everyday landscape for people in the area.

Smaller Streams Joining Abrams Creek

Just like Abrams Creek flows into Opequon Creek, smaller streams flow into Abrams Creek. These are also called tributaries. They add more water to Abrams Creek as it flows along.

List of Tributaries

Here are some of the smaller streams that join Abrams Creek:

• Town Run
• Ash Hollow Run