Dykes Creek

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

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Dykes Creek was named after Dr. G. J. Dykes, a pioneer citizen. [2] A variant name was "Dikes Creek". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dykes Creek
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 67. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

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