Leona Creek

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Leona Creek is a stream in Victoria County, Texas, in the United States. [1]

Leona is a name derived from Spanish meaning "lioness". [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leona Creek
  2. Weisiger, Sidney R. (Apr 12, 1970). "Creeks in Victoria County". The Victoria Advocate. p. 10. Retrieved 3 May 2015.

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