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 small river, also called a tributary, that flows into the bigger Allegheny River. You can find it in Allegheny County, which is in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. This creek got its name because many plum trees used to grow along its banks.
Where Plum Creek Flows
Plum Creek begins inside Boyce Park in a town called Plum, Pennsylvania. It flows towards the west. As it travels, it forms part of the border with Penn Hills. Finally, Plum Creek meets the Allegheny River in the towns of Oakmont and Verona.
Smaller Streams Joining Plum Creek
(These streams join Plum Creek before it reaches the Allegheny River)
- Bodies Run
- Little Plum Creek
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