Threemile Creek (Hocking River)

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Threemile Creek is a stream in Hocking County, Ohio. [1] It is a tributary of the Hocking River.

Threemile Creek was so named for its length, approximately three miles (4.8 km) long. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Threemile Creek (Hocking River)
  2. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p.  1022.

Coordinates: 39°30′21″N82°21′47″W / 39.50583°N 82.36306°W / 39.50583; -82.36306