Alligator Creek facts for kids

Alligator Creek is a name used for several different places, mostly small rivers or streams, called creeks. You can find places named Alligator Creek in both the United States and Australia. It's also the name of an important battle from World War II.

Alligator Creek: A Name for Many Places

The name "Alligator Creek" often comes from the presence of alligators or crocodiles in these waterways. It's a common name for creeks in areas where these reptiles live.

Alligator Creeks in the United States

There are a few creeks named Alligator Creek in the United States.

Georgia's Alligator Creek

One Alligator Creek is located in the state of Georgia, United States. It flows into the Little Ocmulgee River, which is part of a larger river system in the southeastern U.S.

Montana's Alligator Creek

Another Alligator Creek can be found in Montana, a state in the western United States. This creek is part of the huge Missouri River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or body of water.

Alligator Creeks in Australia

Australia has several places named Alligator Creek, especially in its northern regions where crocodiles are common.

Queensland's Alligator Creeks

In the state of Queensland, Australia, there are at least three different places named Alligator Creek.

• One is near Mackay, a city on the central coast.
• Another is near Rockhampton, also in Queensland, and it flows into the Fitzroy River (Queensland).
• A third Alligator Creek is located near Townsville, a major city in northern Queensland.

Northern Territory's Alligator Creek

The Northern Territory of Australia also has an Alligator Creek. This creek is part of the Wildman River watershed, which is known for its diverse wildlife.

Western Australia's Alligator Creek

Finally, there is an Alligator Creek in Western Australia. This is another watercourse in the vast landscape of Australia's largest state.

The Battle of Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek is also famous for a historical event. The Battle of the Tenaru, which happened during World War II, is sometimes called the Battle of Alligator Creek. This important battle took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Ocean. It was a major fight between American and Japanese forces in August 1942.

See also

• Alligator River (disambiguation)