Hominy Creek
Hominy Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Hominy is a name derived from the Algonquian language meaning a type of meal prepared from corn.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in West Virginia, United States
- Also known as: “Harmony Creek”, “Hommony Creek”, and “Homony Creek”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mount Nebo and Summersville.
Mount Nebo
Hamlet
Mount Nebo is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Mount Nebo is situated 3 miles south of Hominy Creek.
Canvas
Hamlet
Canvas is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Canvas is situated 4 miles northeast of Hominy Creek.
Hominy Creek
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Nicholas, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.23983° or 38° 14′ 23″ north
Longitude
-80.83315° or 80° 49′ 59″ west
Elevation
1,640 feet (500 metres)
Open location code
86CX65Q8+WP
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Venetian—“Hominy Creek” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Hominy Creek”
- Cebuano: “Hominy Creek”
- Venetian: “Hominy”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bright Mountain Estates and Tara Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Hughes Bridge and Summersville Lake.
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Worth a closer look: Charleston and Huntington.
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