Cripple Creek, Virginia

Cripple Creek is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States.[1] The community's post office first opened in 1888 and closed in 2011.[2] Early iron furnaces were constructed nearby ca.1800.[3]

Cripple Creek, Virginia
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 36°49′15″N 81°5′54″W
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Wythe
Elevation	2,350 ft (720 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	24322
GNIS feature ID	1492826[1]

The area around Cripple Creek includes the river known as Cripple Creek and was significant geologically. The Cripple Creek Valley was mined for iron ore and had furnaces and mills. Rail service came in the late 19th century.[4] It now borders a large park and is used by anglers and hikers. Cripple Creek Road passes through the area. There is debate about whether the folk song "Cripple Creek" is about the area in Virginia or Colorado, both mining areas.

See also

• Up on Cripple Creek (Song by The Band)
• Cripple Creek (folk song)

References

1. "Cripple Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
2. "Postmaster Finder". United States Postal Service. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
3. Kegley, Mary B. "CHARCOAL IRON FURNACES OF WYTHE COUNTY, VIRGINIA". NPS.gov. New River Symposium (Appalachian State University/National Park Service). Retrieved August 27, 2018.
4. Hall, Randal L. (20 July 2012). "Mountains on the Market: Industry, the Environment, and the South". University Press of Kentucky – via Google Books.