Plattin Creek

Plattin Creek is a stream in northeastern St. Francois and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] It is a tributary of the Mississippi River.

The headwaters arise in St. Francois County at 37°59′00″N 90°22′18″W / 37.98333°N 90.37167°W / 37.98333; -90.37167 and the confluence with the Mississippi is at 38°12′55″N 90°21′35″W / 38.21528°N 90.35972°W / 38.21528; -90.35972Coordinates: 38°12′55″N 90°21′35″W / 38.21528°N 90.35972°W / 38.21528; -90.35972 at an elevation of 390 feet.[1]

Plattin Creek most likely derives its name from nearby La Platte Mine.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plattin Creek
  2. ↑ "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
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