Tchoutacabouffa River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tchoutacabouffa River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| District | Harrison County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 0 ft (0 m) 30°36′36″N 88°54′50″W / 30.61000°N 88.91389°W |
| River mouth | Biloxi Bay 0 ft (0 m) 30°43′5″N 89°39′22″W / 30.71806°N 89.65611°W |
| Length | 31 mi (50 km) |
The Tchoutacabouffa River is a stream in Harrison County, Mississippi. It flows about 31 miles (50 km) from its starting point. The river ends in Biloxi Bay, which is just north of the city of Biloxi. This area is also south of Interstate 10.
What's in a Name?
The name Tchoutacabouffa comes from the Biloxi tribe. It means "broken pot" in their language. This unique name tells us a bit about the history of the area.
Clay for Art
A famous artist named George E. Ohr used to get his clay from the Tchoutacabouffa River. He was a potter who made art in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He found much of the clay he needed for his pottery right from the riverbanks.
River Studies
Scientists often study rivers to understand how they work. In 2000, the U.S. Geological Survey looked at how floodwaters move in the Tchoutacabouffa River. They studied the area where State Highway 15 and 67 cross the river. This helps them predict how floods might affect the area.
