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References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charlie Creek (Florida)
- ↑ "Creeks". Lakeland Ledger. April 26, 1995. pp. 7A. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
Coordinates: 27°20′59″N81°49′32″W / 27.34972°N 81.82556°W
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