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Incorporated in 1920 by Circuit Court. Name derived from War Creek, which runs through the town, and which was so named by the settlers about 1788 because of an Indian-settler battle which occurred near the source of the creek. Formerly known as Miner's City.

Population, 862; elevation, 1,342 feet; volunteer fire department; nonpartisan elections held every four years; election held on the first Tuesday in June; officials take office July first. War is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 862 at the 2010 census. War was incorporated in 1920 by the Circuit Court of McDowell County. Its name is derived from War Creek,[7] whose confluence with Dry Fork is located within the city. War is the only place in the United States with this name. War was formerly known as Miner's City. It is well known for being a setting in the movie "October Sky" as writer Homer Hickam's Big Creek High School.