Patterson Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
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Patterson Creek
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 Patterson Creek
Location in West Virginia
Patterson Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mineral |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555313 |
Patterson Creek is a small place in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Patterson Creek
Patterson Creek is located in the northeastern part of Mineral County. It gets its name from a nearby waterway, also called Patterson Creek. This creek is an important feature of the area.
The Creek and the River
The creek itself flows into a larger river known as the North Branch Potomac River. This river is a major waterway in the region. The community of Patterson Creek is situated right where the creek meets the river. This makes it a notable spot along the river's path.
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