The name "Bearwallow Run" was first recorded in the early 1800s.

 

The name Bearwallow Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia is believed to have been descriptively named by the Indians. The word "bearwallow" refers to a place where bears have made their beds or wallows. The stream is located in a heavily wooded area, and it is likely that bears were once common in the area. The name "Bearwallow Run" may have been given to the stream because of the bears' presence, or because the stream was known for its abundance of bear tracks.

The name "Bearwallow Run" was first recorded in the early 1800s. In 1820, it was listed as "Bearwallow" on a map of Virginia. The name "Bearwallow Run" was officially adopted by the state of West Virginia in 1863.

The stream is located in the eastern part of Pocahontas County, near the town of Marlinton. It is a tributary of the Greenbrier River. The stream is approximately 10 miles long, and it flows through a scenic area of mountains and forests. Bearwallow Run is a popular destination for fishing, hiking, and camping.

Here are some additional details about the name "Bearwallow Run":

• The word "bearwallow" is also used to refer to a depression or hollow in the ground where bears have made their beds.
• The name "Bearwallow Run" is also found in other parts of the United States, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee.
• The name "Bearwallow Run" is thought to be derived from the Algonquian word "werawallow", which means "bear's bed".