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Griffith Creek, West Virginia
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 Griffith Creek, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Griffith Creek, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556919 |
Griffith Creek is a small place in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Griffith Creek is located right next to the Greenbrier River. You can find it along West Virginia routes 3 and 12. It is situated to the west of a town called Alderson.
History of Griffith Creek
How Griffith Creek Got Its Name
The community of Griffith Creek was named after an early settler. This person had a challenging experience as a child. They were taken by Native Americans, and their father was killed during that time. The creek and the community were named to remember this early settler and their family's story.
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