Brush Creek (Mercer County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brush Creek |
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Brush Creek Falls, August 2020
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Location within the state of West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Glenwood 37°20′06″N 081°09′02″W / 37.33500°N 81.15056°W |
| River mouth | Bluestone National Scenic River at Eads Mill 37°28′39″N 081°03′41″W / 37.47750°N 81.06139°W |
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| Waterfalls | Brush Creek Falls |
Brush Creek is a beautiful creek located in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It flows into the Bluestone National Scenic River near a place called Eads Mill. Sometimes, the creek can be as wide as 50 feet across!
Discover Brush Creek Falls!
The most exciting part of Brush Creek is its amazing waterfall, called Brush Creek Falls. This waterfall drops about 25 feet, making it the largest waterfall in Southern West Virginia. It's a truly impressive sight!
Where to Find the Falls
You can find Brush Creek Falls inside the Brush Creek Nature Preserve. This preserve is a large area, about 124 acres, where Brush Creek meets the Bluestone River. The falls are located along County Route 3. They are also near the Bluestone River, just north of the town of Athens in Mercer County. The falls are at an elevation of about 1,952 feet above sea level.
