Sumac Creek

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Sumac Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1] It is a tributary to the Conasauga River. [2]

Sumac Creek received its name from the Cherokee Indians of the area, on account of the sumac growing along the creek's course. [2] Variant names are "Shewmake Creek", "Shoemak Creek", and "Sumach Creek". [1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sumac Creek
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 215. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.

34°52′38.28″N84°49′5.79″W / 34.8773000°N 84.8182750°W / 34.8773000; -84.8182750


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