Rainbow Creek (Ohio)

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Rainbow Creek is a stream entirely within Washington County, Ohio. [1]

Rainbow Creek, noted for its rainbow shape, lent its name to the community of Rainbow, Ohio. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rainbow Creek (Ohio)
  2. "How communities got their names". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2015.

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