Redbank Creek (Pennsylvania) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Redbank Creek
Creekside scene in Summerville
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
Physical characteristics
Main source	Brookville, Pennsylvania 1,194 feet (364 m) 41°09′30″N 79°04′36″W / 41.15833°N 79.07667°W / 41.15833; -79.07667
River mouth	Allegheny River near East Brady 823 feet (251 m) 40°58′55″N 79°33′00″W / 40.98194°N 79.55000°W / 40.98194; -79.55000
Basin features
River system	Allegheny River
Tributaries	Left: Sandy Lick Creek, Rattlesnake Run, Carrier Run, Beaver Run, Tarkiln Run, Red Run, Little Sandy Creek Right: North Fork Creek, Clement Run, Thompson Run, Simpson Run, Welch Run, Runaway Run, Patton Run, Miller Run, Pine Creek, Town Run, Middle Run, Leisure Run, Long Run, Leatherwood Run, Middle Run, Rock Run, Wildcat Run

Redbank Creek is a cool waterway in Pennsylvania, United States. It's a tributary (which means it flows into) the much larger Allegheny River. You can find Redbank Creek flowing through Clarion, Armstrong, and Jefferson counties.

Redbank Creek starts its journey in the town of Brookville. This is where two smaller streams, Sandy Lick Creek and the North Fork Creek, meet up. From Brookville, the creek flows west. It actually forms a natural border between Clarion County (on its north side) and Armstrong County (on its south side).

The creek travels about 50.3 miles (or 81 kilometers) before it finally joins the Allegheny River. This meeting point is near the town of East Brady.

A panoramic view of Redbank Creek from the mouth of Long Run, Clarion County.

Where Redbank Creek Flows

Redbank Creek flows through many different areas as it makes its way to the Allegheny River. It passes through several townships and boroughs, which are like small towns or parts of counties.

Journey Through Towns and Townships

As you travel downstream along Redbank Creek, you'll see it pass by or through these places:

What Are Tributaries?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake. Redbank Creek has many tributaries that add water to it as it flows. Think of them as smaller branches joining a main tree trunk.

Main Tributaries of Redbank Creek

Here are some of the named streams that flow into Redbank Creek, listed in the order you'd find them as you travel downstream: