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Philema Branch

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Philema Branch (sometimes called Philema Creek) is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to Flint River.[2]

The stream was named after Chief Fullemy (or Philema) of the Chiaha tribe.[2] A variant name is Beaverdam Creek.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philema Branch
  2. ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 175. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.