Horton Run (South Branch French Creek tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horton Run |
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Location of Horton Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to South Branch French Creek |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | divide between Horton Run and West Shreve Run (Oil Creek) about 2.5 miles southeast of Hinkley Corners, Pennsylvania 1,550 ft (470 m) 41°51′36″N 079°50′56″W / 41.86000°N 79.84889°W |
| River mouth | South Branch French Creek about 1 mile west of Union City at the Concord-LeBeouf Township line 1,204 ft (367 m) 41°54′11″N 079°53′13″W / 41.90306°N 79.88694°W |
| Length | 4.36 mi (7.02 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | northwest |
| River system | Allegheny River |
| Basin size | 3.11 square miles (8.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Shreve Road, US 6, Clemens Road |
Horton Run is a small stream, about 4.36 mi (7.02 km) long. It flows into a bigger stream called South Branch French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. A stream like Horton Run that flows into a larger river is called a tributary.
Other Names for Horton Run
Sometimes, Horton Run has been known by another name. Historically, people have also called it:
- Shreves Run
Where Horton Run Flows
Horton Run starts in the southern part of Union Township. This area is in Erie County, Pennsylvania. From its start, the stream flows towards the northwest. It continues until it joins South Branch French Creek. This meeting point is about 1 mile west of Union City.
The Horton Run Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single stream, river, or lake. The Horton Run watershed covers about 3.11 square miles (8.1 km2) of land. This area is part of what is known as the Erie Drift Plain. This land was shaped by glaciers a very long time ago.
The watershed gets a good amount of rain and snow each year. On average, it receives about 46.3 inches of precipitation annually.
