Fox River (Little Wabash tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fox River |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Jasper County southeast of Newton, Illinois 38°57′08″N 88°07′31″W / 38.9522661°N 88.1253158°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Little Wabash River, Edwards County, Illinois 381 ft (116 m) 38°32′08″N 88°08′19″W / 38.5356048°N 88.1386502°W |
| Length | 46.4 mi (74.7 km) |
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| Progression | Fox River → Little Wabash → Wabash → Ohio → Mississippi → Gulf of Mexico |
| GNIS ID | 408638 |
The Fox River is a river in southern Illinois that flows into the Little Wabash River. A tributary is like a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one.
The Fox River starts in Jasper County, southeast of Newton. From there, it flows south past Olney. Finally, it joins the Little Wabash River near Mt. Erie in Edwards County. The river is about 46.4 mi (74.7 km) long.
It's good to know that there's another, smaller Fox River in southern Illinois. This one flows into the Wabash River near New Harmony, Indiana.
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Cities and Counties Along the Fox River
Many places are connected to the Fox River. Here are some of them:
Cities and Towns
The city of Olney is located within the area drained by the Fox River.
Counties Drained by the River
The Fox River helps drain water from parts of these counties:
Lakes and Fun Places
The Fox River area has some cool spots for outdoor activities:
- East Fork Lake
- Olney Lake
- Richland County Public Hunting Area
