Sumac Creek

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

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

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[GNIS-1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sumac Creek

[Names-2] Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

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