Robinson Creek (Shelby Creek)

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Robinson Creek is a stream located within Pike County, Kentucky. [1] It is a tributary of Shelby Creek.

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Pike County, Kentucky county in Kentucky

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Robinson Creek has the name of Joseph Robinson, who settled near it. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson Creek (Shelby Creek)
  2. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 253. ISBN   0-8131-2631-2.

Coordinates: 37°23′07″N82°32′39″W / 37.3853811°N 82.5440422°W / 37.3853811; -82.5440422

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