Tiger Creek (Florida) facts for kids
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| Main source | 27°52′28″N 81°30′26″W / 27.8744693°N 81.507297°W |
| River mouth | 27°48′31″N 81°26′12″W / 27.8086377°N 81.4367400°W |
Tiger Creek is a small waterway, also known as a stream. You can find it in Polk County, Florida, which is located in the United States.
What's in a Name?
Tiger Creek got its interesting name a long time ago. Early settlers in the area often saw Florida panthers near the creek. These panthers are large, wild cats. People sometimes called them "tigers" back then. So, the creek was named after these powerful animals.
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