Francis Creek (Wisconsin)

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Francis Creek is a stream in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. [1]

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Francis Creek was named after Francis of Assisi. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Francis Creek (Wisconsin)
  2. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 73.

44°13′50″N87°42′09″W / 44.23056°N 87.70250°W / 44.23056; -87.70250