The location of Alum Creek
Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Alum Creek.
This page contains seven sections:
- Around Alum Creek ...
- Lincoln County ...
- TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Alum Creek ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Alum Creek ...
Around Alum Creek ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Charleston. It is located about 10 miles [16 km] to the northeast of Alum Creek. Charleston has a population of 47,900 people.<1>
The next largest community is Huntington. It is located about 34 miles [54 km] to the west of Alum Creek and has a population of 47,100 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Alum Creek and not the distance if driven.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Ashland (KY) [Map] | 20,669 | W | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Russell (KY) [Map] | 3,226 | W | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Gallipolis (OH) [Map] | 3,432 | NW | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Ironton (OH) [Map] | 10,722 | W | 49 miles [78.9 km] |
| South Point (OH) [Map] | 3,874 | W | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Barboursville [Map] | 4,217 | W | 27 miles [43.5 km] |
| Beckley [Map] | 16,404 | SE | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Dunbar [Map] | 7,338 | NE | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Hurricane [Map] | 6,542 | NW | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Nitro [Map] | 6,561 | N | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Oak Hill [Map] | 8,338 | SE | 41 miles [66 km] |
| Point Pleasant [Map] | 4,153 | NW | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Ravenswood [Map] | 3,738 | N | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Ripley [Map] | 3,231 | N | 37 miles [59.5 km] |
| South Charleston [Map] | 12,493 | NE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
Below is a sample of neighboring communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Ashford [Map] | --- | SE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Brushton [Map] | --- | SE | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Cross Lanes [Map] | --- | N | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Dartmont [Map] | --- | SE | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Emmons [Map] | --- | SE | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Grippe [Map] | --- | SE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Horse Creek Junction [Map] | --- | S | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Jefferson [Map] | --- | N | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Julian [Map] | --- | S | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Rock Lake Village [Map] | --- | NE | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Rumble [Map] | --- | SE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Saint Albans [Map] | 100 | N | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Sod [Map] | --- | SW | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Tornado [Map] | --- | NW | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Woodville [Map] | --- | SW | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
For more communities neighboring Alum Creek, please visit our County-by-County Page for Alum Creek.
Lincoln County ...
Alum Creek is primarily located in Lincoln County. A portion of Alum Creek extends into Kanawha County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Lincoln County: Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Putnam & Wayne.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Alum Creek ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Alum Creek.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Alum Creek ...
Looking for more information about Alum Creek? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor Tourism page. The Tourism page gives you an overview and then the links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Alum Creek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information and a map of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Alum Creek.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Alum Creek. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Alum Creek. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of West Virginia
West Virginia Tourism
Parks for West Virginia
Fishing in West Virginia
Hunting in West Virginia
TripAdvisor Link for:
West Virginia Statewide Tourism
Alum Creek Tourism
Additional communities can be found om the TripAdvisor Page for Alum Creek
National Park Service (NPS) sites in West Virginia
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in West Virginia
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in West Virginia
Airports Near Alum Creek ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Alum Creek.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | ENE | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Logan Co. Airport (FAA ID: 6L4) [Map] | S | 30 miles [48.3 km] |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | WNW | 38 miles [61.2 km] |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | W | 40 miles [64.4 km] |
| Gallia-Meigs Rgnl. (FAA ID: GAS) [Map] | NNW | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Jackson Co. Airport (FAA ID: I18) [Map] | N | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | NNW | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Mingo Co. Airport (FAA ID: 4I0) [Map] | SSW | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Alum Creek.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Alum Creek. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | NNW | 131 miles [210.8 km] |
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [Map] | NW | 132 miles [212.4 km] |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | NE | 138 miles [222.1 km] |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | WNW | 162 miles [260.7 km] |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | NW | 170 miles [273.6 km] |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | NNE | 173 miles [278.4 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | ENE | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | W | 40 miles [64.4 km] |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | SE | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | ESE | 82 miles [132 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Logan Co. Airport (FAA ID: 6L4) [Map] | S | 30 miles [48.3 km] |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | WNW | 38 miles [61.2 km] |
| Gallia-Meigs Rgnl. (FAA ID: GAS) [Map] | NNW | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Jackson Co. Airport (FAA ID: I18) [Map] | N | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | NNW | 46 miles [74 km] |
| Mingo Co. Airport (FAA ID: 4I0) [Map] | SSW | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Kee Fld. (ICAO: KI16) [Map] | SSE | 49 miles [78.9 km] |
| Summersville Airport (ICAO: KSXL) [Map] | E | 51 miles [82.1 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | |
| Website for Port Columbus International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | |
| Website for North Central West Virginia Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Kee Fld. (ICAO: KI16) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Summersville Airport (ICAO: KSXL) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | |
| Website for Morgantown Municipal Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | |
| Website for Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | |
| Website for Dayton International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | |
| Website for Pittsburgh International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | |
| Website for Yeager Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | |
| Website for Tri-State Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | |
| Website for Raleigh County Memorial Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | |
| Website for Greenbrier Valley Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
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Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.wv.us/
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Alum Creek. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Alum Creek) to Point B. If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Alum Creek. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Alum Creek Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alum Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2869, Longitude: -81.8114 [Map]. |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Alum Creek), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |