Teter Creek is a
stream
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in the
U.S. state
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of
West Virginia
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.
It is a tributary to the
Tygart Valley River
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.
Teter Creek was named in the late 18th century most likely after a member of the pioneer Teter family.
Variant names are "Ryans Mill Run", "Teter's Creek", and "Teters Creek".
References
Rivers of West Virginia
Rivers of Barbour County, West Virginia
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