Jacks Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to the Apalachee River.[2]
| Jacks Creek | |
|---|---|
   | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 33°49′51″N 83°42′32″W / 33.8309469°N 83.7087839°W |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 33°44′17″N 83°27′08″W / 33.7381780°N 83.4521068°W |
Jacks Creek was named after John Clark (1766–1832), American politician and governor of Georgia.[2]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jacks Creek (Apalachee River tributary)
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 118. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.