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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhine Creek (West Virginia)
- ↑ Mockridge, Norton (Apr 22, 1971). "West Virginia Takes Name Prize". Toledo Blade. p. 29. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
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