West Virginia Route 972

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West Virginia Route 972
South end: US 50 near New Creek
North end: US 220 near New Creek
Counties: Mineral
West Virginia Routes
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West Virginia Route 972 is a short north-south state highway in Mineral County, West Virginia. The route connects U.S. Route 220 to U.S. Route 50 in the New Creek Valley. New Creek, West Virginia, the only town on the route, is located midway between US 50 and US 220.

[edit] History

Prior to 1972, WV 972 was part of US 220. In 1972, US 220 was moved to its present alignment east of New Creek.