New Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Creek
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Location in West Virginia
New Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mineral |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26743
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| GNIS feature ID | 1555204 |
New Creek is a small place in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. It's found near where the New Creek stream meets U.S. Route 50. New Creek is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) south of a town called Keyser. The ZIP code for New Creek is 26743.
What is New Creek?
New Creek is a community without its own city government. Instead, it is part of the larger Mineral County. People who live here rely on the county for services like roads and police.
The community is named after the New Creek stream. This stream flows through the area. It is an important natural feature of the landscape.
History of New Creek
New Creek has a small but interesting history. It was once a place where important events happened. One notable event took place during the American Civil War.
New Creek during the Civil War
On June 19, 1861, a small fight happened in New Creek. This was during the early days of the American Civil War. Soldiers from the Union Army and the Confederate Army met here.
The Union Army fought for the United States government. The Confederate Army fought for the Southern states that had left the Union. This small battle was part of the larger conflict. It showed how the war affected even quiet communities like New Creek.
