Tickfaw River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tickfaw River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi, Louisiana |
| County/Parish | Amite County Tangipahoa Parish St. Helena Parish Livingston Parish |
| Cities | Easleyville, Louisiana Holden, Louisiana, Killian, Louisiana |
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| Main source | West Branch Tickfaw River Amite County, Mississippi 279 ft (85 m) 31°03′16″N 90°37′38″W / 31.05444°N 90.62722°W |
| River mouth | Lake Maurepas Killian, Livingston Parish, Louisiana −3 ft (−0.91 m) 30°20′36″N 90°28′27″W / 30.34333°N 90.47417°W |
| Length | 113 mi (182 km) |
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The Tickfaw River is a river that flows for about 113 miles (182 km). It starts in Amite County, Mississippi. From there, it travels south into Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The river eventually flows into Lake Maurepas, which is connected to the larger Lake Pontchartrain.
About the Tickfaw River
The Tickfaw River is an important waterway in the southern United States. It runs through two states: Mississippi and Louisiana. Many towns and parishes are located along its path. These include Easleyville, Louisiana, Holden, Louisiana, and Killian, Louisiana.
What's in a Name?
The name Tickfaw has an interesting history. It comes from the Choctaw language. One idea is that it means "pine rest" or "Rest Among the Pines." This might describe a peaceful place surrounded by pine trees.
Another idea is that the name comes from a longer word, Pawticfaw. This word might mean "place where wild animals have shed their hair." Over time, the name was shortened to Tickfaw.
The river has been known by several other names throughout history. These include:
- Rio De San Vicente
- Rio De Tickfaw
- Rio Go Tickfoha
- Riviere Ticfoha
- Ticfaw River
- Tickfah River
- Tickfaw Creek
