Cooper Creek (Toccoa River tributary)

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Cooper Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1] It is a tributary to the Toccoa River. [2]

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Cooper Creek was named after Joseph and William Cooper, pioneer citizens. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cooper Creek (Toccoa River tributary)
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 51. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

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