Bouie River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bouie River |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Simpson County, Mississippi 539 ft (164 m) 31°49′56″N 89°50′56″W / 31.8322222°N 89.8488889°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Leaf River at Hattiesburg, Mississippi 121 ft (37 m) 31°20′37″N 89°16′49″W / 31.3436111°N 89.2802778°W |
| Length | 60 mi (97 km) |
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| Progression | Bouie River → Leaf → Pascagoula → Gulf of Mexico |
| GNIS ID | 690980 |
The Bouie River, sometimes known as the Bowie River, is a cool waterway in southern Mississippi, United States. It's about 60 miles (97 kilometers) long. This river is like a smaller helper, or tributary, to the Leaf River.
The Bouie River is part of a bigger system. Its water eventually flows into the Pascagoula River. From there, it travels all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Where Does the Bouie River Flow?
The Bouie River starts in the southern part of Simpson County. It begins its journey there.
From its start, the river generally flows towards the southeast. It travels through Jefferson Davis and Covington Counties. For a bit, it even forms the border between these two counties.
Finally, the Bouie River reaches northwestern Forrest County. This is where it joins the Leaf River near the city of Hattiesburg.
Why Does it Have Different Names?
Sometimes, places like rivers can have more than one name. The official name for this river is "Bouie River." The United States Board on Geographic Names decided on this name in 1990.
However, over time, people have called it by other names too. These are some of the names it has been known as:
- Bone Creek
- Boue Creek
- Bouie Creek
- Bouyer Creek
- Bovie River
- Bowie Creek (this name was sometimes used for the upper part of the river)
- Bowie River (this name was sometimes used for the lower part of the river)
- Boyer Creek
- Buoy Creek
It's interesting how names can change or have different versions over the years!
