Bonhomme Creek facts for kids
Bonhomme Creek is a small stream located in St. Louis County, Missouri. Think of it as a smaller river that eventually flows into a much bigger one, the Missouri River.
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What is Bonhomme Creek?
Bonhomme Creek is a natural waterway in eastern Missouri. It's an important part of the local environment, providing water for plants and animals. Streams like Bonhomme Creek are often called "tributaries" because they feed into larger rivers.
Where Does Bonhomme Creek Start and End?
The creek begins in the southeastern part of Pond, a community in St. Louis County. This starting point is called the stream's headwaters. From there, it flows generally north. Along its journey, it passes under important roads like Missouri Route 100 and Missouri Route 109. It also flows near the community of Orrville.
The creek then enters the wide, flat area near the Missouri River, known as the floodplain, south of Gumbo. It continues north of US Route 40 and the city of Chesterfield. Finally, Bonhomme Creek joins the mighty Missouri River.
You can find the exact starting point of the creek at 38°34′45″N 90°39′14″W / 38.57917°N 90.65389°W. Its ending point, where it meets the Missouri River, is at 38°40′48″N 90°34′10″W / 38.68000°N 90.56944°W.
What Does "Bonhomme" Mean?
The name "Bonhomme" comes from the French language. It means "good man." It's believed that this name is a direct translation of an older term from the Omaha language, nikadonhe. This Omaha term also meant "good man" and referred to a type of important Native American religious leader. So, the creek's name has a long history connected to both French and Native American cultures!
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Bonhomme Creek, Chesterfield MO
