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Bear Creek
Bear Creek (Allegheny River tributary) is located in Pennsylvania
Bear Creek (Allegheny River tributary)
Bear Creek (Allegheny River tributary) is located in the United States
Bear Creek (Allegheny River tributary)
Physical characteristics
Main source 40°57′03″N 79°47′44″W / 40.9508969°N 79.7956068°W / 40.9508969; -79.7956068
River mouth 41°04′58″N 79°40′25″W / 41.0828404°N 79.6736598°W / 41.0828404; -79.6736598

Bear Creek is a small river, also called a stream, located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It flows into a larger river known as the Allegheny River.

About Bear Creek

Bear Creek is an important part of the natural environment in Pennsylvania. It helps carry water from smaller areas into bigger rivers.

Where is Bear Creek?

This stream is found in the western part of Pennsylvania. It flows through different counties before joining the Allegheny River.

How Bear Creek Got Its Name

The name Bear Creek comes from a long time ago. Many bears used to live in the area around this stream. People saw so many bears that they decided to name the creek after them!

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