Bois Brule Creek (Cinque Hommes Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bois Brule Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
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| River mouth | Mississippi River Mississippi River, MO 354 ft (108 m) 37°47′20″N 89°44′50″W / 37.78889°N 89.74722°W |
Bois Brule Creek is a small stream in Perry County, Missouri. It flows into Cinque Hommes Creek. This creek is an important part of the local landscape.
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What's in a Name?
The name Bois Brule comes from the French words "Bois Brûlé." This means "Burnt Wood." Early French settlers gave this name to the creek and the flat land around it. They called it this because they found a burnt area of forest nearby.
Where Does It Flow?
Bois Brule Creek is a branch, or tributary, of Cinque Hommes Creek. It flows into Cinque Hommes Creek near Menfro, Missouri. This area is known as the Bois Brule Bottoms. The creek helps drain extra water from these low-lying lands. Many small ditches also empty into Bois Brule Creek.
Other Streams Joining In
Some smaller streams flow into Bois Brule Creek. These are called its tributaries:
- Blue Spring Branch
- McClanahan Creek
Bridges and Roads
Several bridges cross Bois Brule Creek. These bridges help people travel over the creek. One important bridge is the Route 51 Bois Brule Bridge. You can find it near McBride, Missouri. Other bridges include the Bois Brule Creek CR 212 Bridge and the Bois Brule Creek CR 216 Bridge.
A Look Back in Time
The first European people to settle near Bois Brule Creek were French colonists. Later, in 1798, some Irish Catholic families were allowed to move to the Bois Brule area. In 1821, the Bois Brule Township was officially created. It was named after the creek and the nearby lowlands. This township was one of the first three in Perry County.
Nearby Towns
- McBride is a community located near Bois Brule Creek.
