Brush Creek (Mercer County)

Brush Creek is a creek in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States, which terminates in the Bluestone National Scenic River near Eads Mill, West Virginia.[1] Depending on water level, the creek can be as wide as 50 feet (15 m) across at some points.[2]

Brush Creek
Brush Creek Falls, August 2020
Location within the state of West Virginia Brush Creek (Mercer County) (the United States)
Location
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Mercer
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Glenwood
• coordinates	37°20′06″N 081°09′02″W[1]
Mouth
• location	Bluestone National Scenic River at Eads Mill
• coordinates	37°28′39″N 081°03′41″W[1]
Basin features
Waterfalls	Brush Creek Falls

The creek's most notable feature is Brush Creek Falls. With its 25 ft (7.6 m) drop, it is the largest waterfall in Southern West Virginia.[3] It is found in the Brush Creek Nature Preserve, a 124-acre (50 ha) area by the confluence of Brush Creek and the Bluestone River.[2][3] The falls lies along County Route 3 and the Bluestone River to the north of the town of Athens of Mercer County.[4] Its elevation is 1,952 ft (595 m).[5]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brush Creek
2. Brush Creek Falls. Brush Creek Falls
3. Brush Creek Nature Preserve. Brush Creek Nature Preserve
4. Google Maps. Google Maps
5. Google Earth