Folly Mills Creek

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Folly Mills Creek is a tributary of Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. [1] [2] Located approximately 5 miles SSW of Staunton, Virginia, it features Folly Mills Falls.

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References

  1. "Folly Mills Creek". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. "Folly Mills Creek Near Staunton, VA - 01624670". USGS. Retrieved 14 October 2024.

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