Twelvepole Creek facts for kids
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Twelvepole Creek near its mouth in Ceredo, flowing beneath Interstate 64
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
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| Main source | East Fork Twelvepole Creek Dingess Mountain, Mingo County, WV 1,277 ft (389 m) 37°53′02″N 82°07′15″W / 37.88389°N 82.12083°W |
| 2nd source | West Fork Twelvepole Creek Dingess Mountain, Mingo County, WV 1,676 ft (511 m) 37°51′33″N 82°06′48″W / 37.85917°N 82.11333°W |
| River mouth | Ohio River Ceredo, WV 515 ft (157 m) 38°24′04″N 82°31′51″W / 38.40111°N 82.53083°W |
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Twelvepole Creek is a river in Wayne County, West Virginia. It is about 32 miles (52 kilometers) long. This creek is part of the huge Mississippi River system. Its waters flow into the Ohio River first, then into the Mississippi. Sometimes, people call it Twelve Pole Creek.
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Where Does Twelvepole Creek Flow?
Twelvepole Creek starts in northern Mingo County. From there, it flows north through Wayne County. The East Fork of the creek has a dam that forms East Lynn Lake.
East Fork's Journey
The East Fork then flows north through towns like East Lynn, Wayne, and Lavalette.
West Fork's Journey
The West Fork flows north through Dunlow, West Virginia. It meets up with the East Fork in the town of Wayne.
Meeting the Ohio River
After the two forks join, the river continues to flow north. Finally, it empties into the Ohio River. This happens just east of Ceredo.
How Did Twelvepole Creek Get Its Name?
Early explorers gave Twelvepole Creek its name. A young George Washington might have been with one of these groups. They were traveling along the Ohio River. When they found the creek, they measured how wide it was at its mouth. They used a unit of measurement called a "pole" (also known as a "rod"). One pole is about 16.5 feet long. The creek was about 198 feet wide where it met the Ohio River. Since 198 feet is equal to 12 poles, they named it Twelvepole Creek!
Fun Things to Do at Twelvepole Creek
Two popular spots for fun are East Lynn Lake and Beech Fork Lake. Beech Fork Lake is formed from one of Twelvepole Creek's smaller streams. These lakes are great places for many outdoor activities. You can go boating, fishing, or swimming. They are also popular spots for camping trips.
