Killbuck Creek facts for kids
Killbuck Creek is a stream in north-central Ohio, United States. It is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) long. A stream like Killbuck Creek that flows into a larger river is called a tributary.
Killbuck Creek flows into the Walhonding River. From there, its waters travel through the Muskingum River and the Ohio River. Finally, they reach the mighty Mississippi River. This whole area that drains into a river system is called a watershed. Killbuck Creek's watershed covers about 613 square miles (1588 km²).
About Killbuck Creek's Journey
Killbuck Creek begins in northern Wayne County. It first loops north into southern Medina County. It flows past the town of Burbank.
Then, the creek turns south. It travels through Wayne, Holmes, and Coshocton Counties. Along its way, it flows west of the city of Wooster. It also passes through the towns of Holmesville, Millersburg, and Killbuck.
The creek finally meets the Walhonding River. This meeting point is about 5 miles (8 km) west of the city of Coshocton.
How Killbuck Creek Got Its Name
Killbuck Creek and the town of Killbuck are named after a famous person. He was a Shawnee war chief named Bemino. White settlers knew him as John Killbuck, Sr. He lived from the 1710s to the 1780s.
Over the years, the creek's name was spelled in different ways. Some of these names included Kilbuck Creek, Killbuck Run, and Kill-Buck River. In 1963, the United States Board on Geographic Names officially decided on "Killbuck Creek" as the correct name.
