Plum Creek (Allegheny River tributary) facts for kids
This article is about Plum Creek (disambiguation). For other uses, see Plum Creek (Allegheny River tributary) (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Plum Creek |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°28′22″N 79°44′56″W / 40.4728459°N 79.7489353°W |
| River mouth | 728 ft (222 m) 40°30′27″N 79°50′50″W / 40.5075682°N 79.8472718°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Allegheny River |
Plum Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River located in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The stream was named for the plum trees lining its banks.
Course
Plum Creek rises within the grounds of Boyce Park in Plum, Pennsylvania; it flows west forming part of the boundary with Penn Hills. The stream joins the Allegheny River in both Oakmont and Verona boroughs.
Tributaries
(Mouth at the Allegheny River)
- Bodies Run
- Little Plum Creek
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