Medicine Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] It is a tributary to McAllister Creek.[2]
Medicine Creek received its name from Native Americans of the area, who believed its waters held medicinal qualities.[2]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Medicine Creek (McAllister Creek tributary)
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 51. Retrieved 28 March 2018.