Uwharrie River facts for kids

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The Coggins Low-water Bridge over the Uwharrie River.
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Uwharrie River mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Pee Dee River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Montgomery Randolph
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Uwharrie River and Abbotts Creek pond in High Point, North Carolina 855 ft (261 m) 35°55′15″N 080°01′14″W / 35.92083°N 80.02056°W / 35.92083; -80.02056
River mouth	Pee Dee River across river from Morrow Mountain State Park 272 ft (83 m) 35°22′51″N 080°03′29″W / 35.38083°N 80.05806°W / 35.38083; -80.05806
Length	61.84 mi (99.52 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally south
River system	Pee Dee
Basin size	387.94 square miles (1,004.8 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Caraway Creek Betty McGees Creek Silver Run Creek Hannahs Creek Mill Creek Walkers Creek Lakes Creek Duncombe Creek Barnes Creek Spencer Creek Hall Branch Cedar Creek Dutchmans Creek Right: Little Uwharrie River Jackson Creek Toms Creek Second Creek Twomile Creek Laniers Creek Narrows Branch Crow Creek Horsepen Creek Moccasin Creek Gold Mine Branch
Bridges	Old Mendenhall Road, Sunset View Drive Ext., Mendenhall Road, Surrett Drive, NC 62, I-85, Meadowbrook Drive, Millers Mill Road, Kennedy Road, Thayer Road, Snyder Country Road, Covered Bridge Road, US 64, Jackson Creek Road, Old NC 49, NC 49, Waynick Meadow Road, High Pine Church Road, Burney Mill Road, Low Water Bridge Road, NC 109,

The Uwharrie River is a river in central North Carolina, United States. It is about 61.84 mi (99.52 km) long. This river is a tributary of the Pee Dee River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Pee Dee River eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Where Does the Uwharrie River Flow?

The Uwharrie River starts in the northwestern part of Randolph County. This is just south of the city of High Point. From there, it flows mostly south into Montgomery County.

Journey Through Mountains and Forests

As the river travels, it passes through the low Uwharrie Mountains. It also goes through the Uwharrie National Forest. This forest is a protected area with lots of trees and wildlife.

Meeting the Pee Dee River

The Uwharrie River joins the Pee Dee River about 8 mi (13 km) east of the city of Albemarle. This meeting point is part of a large lake called Lake Tillery. It's located across the Pee Dee River from Morrow Mountain State Park. Before the Uwharrie River joins it, the Pee Dee River is known as the Yadkin River.

The Little Uwharrie River

Near its beginning, the Uwharrie River is joined by a smaller stream called the Little Uwharrie River. This small tributary also flows through northwestern Randolph County.

What Are the Other Names for the Uwharrie River?

Rivers sometimes have different names over time. The United States Board on Geographic Names is a group that decides the official names for places. In 1895, they officially named the river "Uharie River." Later, in 1940, they changed it to "Uwharrie River."

The Uwharrie River has been known by many other names throughout history. Here are some of them:

• Huwaree River
• Uahra River
• Uaree River
• Uharie River
• Uhary River
• Uhwarri River
• Uoharee River
• Uwaree River
• Uwarry River
• Uwharee River
• Uwherrie River
• Voharee River
• Wharee Creek
• Wharie River
• Wharre River