Toms Creek, Virginia facts for kids
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Toms Creek, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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A building in Tom's Creek
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 Toms Creek, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Toms Creek, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493714 |
Toms Creek is a small place in Wise County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a coal town.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a county. People living in Toms Creek get their services from Wise County.
What is a Coal Town?
A coal town is a community that grew up around a coal mine. Many people who lived in these towns worked in the mines. Coal was a very important fuel for a long time. It was used to power factories and heat homes. Toms Creek was one of these towns where coal mining was a big part of life.
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