Palmer Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to the Etowah River.[2]
| Palmer Creek | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 34°26′21″N 84°05′45″W / 34.4391667°N 84.0958333°W |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 34°23′02″N 84°03′43″W / 34.3839846°N 84.0618556°W |
Palmer Creek derives its name from Silas Palmour, a pioneer citizen of Native American (Indian) descent.[2] A variant name is "Palmers Creek".[1]
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Palmer Creek
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 170. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.