English Creek (Spring River tributary) facts for kids
English Creek is a small stream that flows through two states in the central United States. It starts in southern Missouri and then crosses into northern Arkansas. A stream is like a small river.
English Creek is a tributary of the Spring River. This means it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river.
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Where is English Creek?
English Creek begins in Oregon County, Missouri. Its starting point, called the headwaters, is southeast of a town called Koshkonong.
The creek then flows south. You can find its exact starting spot using these coordinates: 36°34′25″N 91°37′43″W / 36.57361°N 91.62861°W.
The Journey of English Creek
As English Creek travels south, it flows past the eastern side of Grand Gulf State Park. It also goes under Missouri Route 142 near Thayer.
After leaving Missouri, the creek enters Fulton County, Arkansas. Here, it passes under Arkansas Highway 9 close to Mammoth Spring.
The creek continues its journey, flowing southeast. It goes under Arkansas Highway 289 before reaching its end.
Where English Creek Ends
English Creek finishes its journey when it joins the Spring River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens about one mile north of a place called King in Arkansas.
The exact location where English Creek meets the Spring River is at these coordinates: 36°24′59″N 91°31′51″W / 36.41639°N 91.53083°W.
How English Creek Got Its Name
English Creek is named after a local family. The "English" family lived in the area where the creek flows. It's common for natural features like streams and rivers to be named after people or families who lived nearby.
