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1774

Hurricane Creek received its name by a group of surveyors

Other events that happened on or around 1774

1777

James Conner made extensive exploration of the area of Hurricane after receiving land grants from Virginia

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1815

A small settlement began to farm near the present day eastern corporate limits of Hurricane

Other events that happened on or around 1815

1888

The town of Hurricane was incorporated

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2000

The population of Hurricane was reported at 5,222

Other events that happened on or around 2000


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