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References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chattanooga Creek
- ↑ "Walker County". Calhoun Times. 1 September 2004. p. 106. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ USGS Water data
Coordinates: 35°00′00″N85°18′18″W / 35.00000°N 85.30500°W
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