Coon Creek (Perche Creek)

Coon Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] It is a tributary of Perche Creek.

Coon Creek was named for the raccoons encountered by pioneers in the area.[2]

See also

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coon Creek (Perche Creek)
  2. "Boone County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°09′36″N 92°25′32″W / 39.1600383°N 92.4254580°W / 39.1600383; -92.4254580


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