Cherry Grove, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cherry Grove
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 Cherry Grove
Location in West Virginia
Cherry Grove
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550682 |
Cherry Grove is a small, unincorporated community in Pendleton County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is located inside the Monongahela National Forest. Cherry Grove sits where a stream called Big Run joins the North Fork South Branch Potomac River.
What's in a Name?
Cherry Grove has had several names over time. These include Big Run, Big Run School, Mullenax, Mullenun, and Mullenux. The name "Cherry Grove" comes from a local school.
Champe Rocks Clarification
You might see the name "Champe Rocks" mentioned. However, Champe Rocks are about 20 miles north of Cherry Grove. They were not an alternate name for this community.
Famous People from Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove is known as the birthplace of Clinton M. Hedrick. He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor during World War II.
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