Milam Fork

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Milam Fork is a stream in the U.S. state of West Virginia. [1]

Milam Fork was named after one Mr. Milam, a pioneer settler. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milam Fork
  2. 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. 415.

Coordinates: 37°41′04″N81°29′06″W / 37.68444°N 81.48500°W / 37.68444; -81.48500