LeBoeuf Creek (Pennsylvania) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LeBoeuf Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of LeBoeuf Creek in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
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| Main source | Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania 1,420 ft (430 m) 42°1′46″N 80°3′46″W / 42.02944°N 80.06278°W |
| River mouth | French Creek Mill Village, Erie County, Pennsylvania 1,160 ft (350 m) 41°54′8″N 79°59′9″W / 41.90222°N 79.98583°W |
| Length | 18.0 mi (29.0 km) |
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| Basin size | 63.6 sq mi (165 km2) |
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LeBoeuf Creek is a stream about 18 miles (29 km) long. It flows into French Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The area of land that drains into LeBoeuf Creek is about 63.6 square miles (165 km²).
Where LeBoeuf Creek Flows
LeBoeuf Creek begins in a place called Summit Township. From there, it twists and turns south. It goes under U.S. Route 19 along its journey.
The East Branch of LeBoeuf Creek starts in Greene Township. It also flows south until it joins the main creek in Waterford Township.
In the town of Waterford, the creek flows under the famous Waterford Covered Bridge. Then, it heads west, going under US 19 again. After this, it flows into Lake LeBoeuf. The water from Lake LeBoeuf then empties back into LeBoeuf Creek at the lake's southern end.
The creek crosses under US 19 one more time. It keeps flowing south until it joins French Creek near Mill Village.
The History of LeBoeuf Creek
The name "LeBoeuf" comes from the French words le bœuf, which mean "the buffalo." Early French explorers saw buffalo along the banks of this creek, so they named it after them.
In 1753, the French built a fort called Fort Le Boeuf right next to the creek. This fort was near where Waterford is today. It was built by a French officer named Paul Marin de la Malgue. The fort helped the French protect their interests in the Ohio Country from the British.
Later, in the same year, a young George Washington was sent by the British. He traveled to Fort Le Boeuf to deliver a message to the French. The message told the French that they needed to leave the Ohio Country.
