Moordener Kill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moordener Kill |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Towns | Sand Lake, Schodack |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sand Lake, New York 42°36′21″N 73°35′10″W / 42.60583°N 73.58611°W |
| River mouth | Hudson River Castleton-on-Hudson, New York 0 ft (0 m) 42°32′36″N 73°45′14″W / 42.54333°N 73.75389°W |
The Moordener Kill is a creek, or small river, about 15.5 miles (25 kilometers) long. It flows through the southwestern part of Rensselaer County, New York, in the United States, before joining the larger Hudson River.
What's in a Name?
The name Moordener Kill comes from Dutch words. Moordenaar is the modern Dutch word for "murderer." The word kill means "creek" in Dutch. So, the name translates to "Murderer Creek."
Why the Name "Murderer Creek"?
The creek got its name from a historical event that happened in 1643. This area was once settled by Dutch people. There was a conflict between these Dutch settlers and Native Americans living in the region. During this event, some lives were lost. This sad event led to the creek being named "Murderer Creek."
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