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Jericho Creek
Jericho Creek (Laughery Creek tributary) is located in the United States
Jericho Creek (Laughery Creek tributary)
Jericho Creek (Laughery Creek tributary) is located in Indiana
Jericho Creek (Laughery Creek tributary)
Country United States
State Indiana
County Ripley County
Physical characteristics
Main source Ripley County, Indiana, United States
39°10′46″N 85°17′39″W / 39.17944°N 85.29417°W / 39.17944; -85.29417
River mouth Ripley County, Indiana, United States
850 ft (260 m)
39°10′37″N 85°15′18″W / 39.17694°N 85.25500°W / 39.17694; -85.25500

Jericho Creek is a small waterway, also known as a creek, located in Ripley County, Indiana. It flows into a larger stream called Laughery Creek. When one stream flows into another, the smaller one is called a tributary.

What is Jericho Creek?

Jericho Creek is a natural stream of water. It is smaller than a river. Creeks like Jericho Creek are important parts of the local environment. They help carry water across the land.

Where is Jericho Creek Located?

Jericho Creek is found in the state of Indiana in the United States. More specifically, it is in Ripley County.

Its Journey

The creek starts in Ripley County. It then flows a short distance before joining Laughery Creek. The place where it joins Laughery Creek is called its mouth. This spot is also in Ripley County, Indiana. The mouth of Jericho Creek is about 850 feet above sea level.

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