Thompson Creek (Root River tributary)
Thompson Creek is a stream in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] It is a tributary to the Root River.
| Thompson Creek | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
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| River system | Root River |
Thompson Creek was named for brothers Edward Thompson and Clark W. Thompson, early settlers.[2]
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thompson Creek (Root River tributary)
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 241.
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