Conneaut Creek facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Conneaut Creek
Mouth of Conneaut Creek on Lake Erie at Conneaut, Ohio
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Country	United States
State	Ohio, Pennsylvania
Counties	Ashtabula, Erie, Crawford
Physical characteristics
Main source	Linesville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania 1,273 ft (388 m) 41°40′41″N 80°23′19″W / 41.67806°N 80.38861°W / 41.67806; -80.38861
River mouth	Lake Erie Ohio–Pennsylvania border 768 ft (234 m) 41°58′11″N 80°32′53″W / 41.96972°N 80.54806°W / 41.96972; -80.54806
Length	43.5 mi (70.0 km)
Basin features
Basin size	152 sq mi (390 km2)
Tributaries	Left: West Branch Conneaut Creek Right: East Branch Conneaut Creek

Conneaut Creek is a river that flows for about 43.5 miles (70 kilometers). It starts in Pennsylvania and ends in Lake Erie. A river that flows into a larger river or lake is called a tributary.

This creek is an important part of a huge water system. Its waters travel from Lake Erie into the Niagara River. From there, they flow into Lake Ontario. Finally, they join the mighty St. Lawrence River, which carries them all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. This entire area, where all the water drains into one main river or lake, is called a watershed.

Where Conneaut Creek Flows

Conneaut Creek begins in western Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It first flows towards the north and northwest. It passes by the town of Conneautville. Then, it enters western Erie County.

Journey to Lake Erie

Near a town called Albion, the creek changes direction. It turns to the west-southwest. For a long distance, it flows almost parallel to the shore of Lake Erie. It stays about 5 miles (8 kilometers) inland from the lake.

The creek then crosses into northeastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. At a place called Kingsville, it makes another turn. This time, it heads northeast. Finally, Conneaut Creek flows into Lake Erie at the city of Conneaut.

Past Names of the Creek

Over time, Conneaut Creek has been known by several different names. These older names show how people in the past referred to this important waterway.

Historical Names

According to official records, some of the names used for Conneaut Creek in history include:

• Caneaught Creek
• Conneaut River
• Coneaught Creek
• Conneaugh River
• Conneought Creek
• Conyeayout Creek
• Counite Riviere