Philema Branch

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Philema Branch (sometimes called Philema Creek) is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1] It is a tributary to Flint River. [2]

The stream was named after Chief Fullemy (or Philema) of the Chiaha tribe. [2] A variant name is Beaverdam Creek. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philema Branch
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

31°44′4.62″N84°0′51.66″W / 31.7346167°N 84.0143500°W / 31.7346167; -84.0143500