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Mulberry Creek (Alabama River tributary)

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Mulberry Creek
Country United States
State Alabama
Physical characteristics
Main source Chilton County
32°52′9″N 86°47′24″W / 32.86917°N 86.79000°W / 32.86917; -86.79000
River mouth Alabama River
32°26′21″N 86°51′30″W / 32.43917°N 86.85833°W / 32.43917; -86.85833

Mulberry Creek is a cool waterway in central Alabama, United States. It's like a long stream, stretching about 45.4 miles (which is about 73 kilometers)!

About Mulberry Creek

This creek starts its journey in a place called Chilton County, Alabama. As it flows, it helps form the border between two other counties: Dallas County and Autauga County.

Where Does it Flow?

Mulberry Creek doesn't just flow anywhere. It's a special kind of river called a tributary. This means it flows into a bigger river. For Mulberry Creek, its waters eventually join the Alabama River.

What is a Tributary?

Imagine a big tree with many branches. The main trunk is like a big river, and the branches are like smaller rivers or streams that flow into it. A tributary is one of those "branches" that adds its water to a larger river. This helps the bigger river grow and carry more water.

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