Town Creek, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town Creek, Maryland
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 Town Creek, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Town Creek, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Town Creek is a small place in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Town Creek
Town Creek gets its name from a nearby stream. This stream flows into the bigger Potomac River. The community is right on the Potomac River.
Where is Town Creek Located?
Town Creek is located in the western part of Maryland. It sits along the Potomac River. Across the river, you can see Okonoko, West Virginia, which is in West Virginia.
What's Nearby?
A big part of Town Creek is inside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This park protects the old Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The canal was once used to transport goods. Today, it's a great place for outdoor activities. You can find hiking and biking trails there.
