Anthony Creek (Greenbrier River tributary)
Anthony Creek is a 15 mile-long (24 km) tributary of the Greenbrier River in the southeastern West Virginia, flowing through Greenbrier County before joining the Greenbrier at the town of Anthony. The creek drains a watershed of approximately 34 square miles (90 km²) and is noted for its excellent trout fishery and recreational paddling opportunities.[1]
According to tradition, the Anthony Creek has the name of John Anthony, a local Indian.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Anthony Creek (Neola to Greenbrier River) | DIY Outdoors | West Virginia University". diyoutdoors.wvu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 81.
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