Pleasant Creek (Oregon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pleasant Creek |
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| Main source | 42°41′04″N 123°08′51″W / 42.6845661°N 123.1475576°W |
| River mouth | 42°31′56″N 123°09′41″W / 42.5323430°N 123.1614435°W |
Pleasant Creek is a small stream located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is not a very big river itself. Instead, it flows into a larger waterway. This larger waterway is called Evans Creek. When a smaller stream flows into a larger one, the smaller stream is called a tributary. So, Pleasant Creek is a tributary of Evans Creek.
Where is Pleasant Creek?
Pleasant Creek is found in the beautiful state of Oregon. Oregon is in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. This area is known for its green forests and many rivers.
How Pleasant Creek Got Its Name
Pleasant Creek was named after a person named Pleasant M. Armstrong. He was an early pioneer in the area. Pioneers were people who explored and settled new lands. Sadly, Pleasant M. Armstrong lost his life near the creek's path. The community decided to name the creek in his memory.
