Sumac Creek

Stream in Georgia, U.S.

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

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1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sumac Creek
2. ^ 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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