Poorhouse Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Poorhouse Creek |
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Location of Poorhouse Creek Creek mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Cape Fear River |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| City | Lillington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Indian Branch divide Lillington, North Carolina 265 ft (81 m) 35°23′36″N 078°50′09″W / 35.39333°N 78.83583°W |
| River mouth | Cape Fear River about 0.5 miles east of Lillington, North Carolina 105 ft (32 m) 35°23′49″N 078°47′19″W / 35.39694°N 78.78861°W |
| Length | 4.18 mi (6.73 km) |
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| Progression | southeast and north |
| River system | Cape Fear River |
| Basin size | 4.67 square miles (12.1 km2) |
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| Bridges | Emilies Crossing Way, NC 27, Shawtown Road, NC 210, US 401, Adams Road, Ross Road |
Poorhouse Creek is a small stream, about 4.18 miles (6.73 km) long. It's a 'second-order' stream, which means it's formed when two smaller streams join together. This creek flows into the Cape Fear River in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Where Poorhouse Creek Flows
Poorhouse Creek starts its journey in the town of Lillington, North Carolina. From there, it flows towards the southeast before making a turn to the north. Finally, it joins the larger Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about half a mile east of Lillington.
The Area Around Poorhouse Creek
The area that Poorhouse Creek drains is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 4.67 square miles (12.1 square kilometers). The region gets a good amount of rain, about 46.2 inches (117 cm) each year. About 28% of the land in this watershed is covered by forests.
Bridges Over the Creek
Several roads and bridges cross over Poorhouse Creek. These include Emilies Crossing Way, NC 27, Shawtown Road, NC 210, US 401, Adams Road, and Ross Road.
