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Ugly Creek (Georgia)

Coordinates: 32°45′51″N 83°21′10″W / 32.7640314°N 83.3526673°W / 32.7640314; -83.3526673
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Ugly Creek
Ugly Creek (Georgia) is located in Georgia
Ugly Creek (Georgia)
Ugly Creek (Georgia) is located in the United States
Ugly Creek (Georgia)
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates32°43′34″N 83°24′55″W / 32.7259755°N 83.4151731°W / 32.7259755; -83.4151731
Mouth 
 • coordinates
32°45′51″N 83°21′10″W / 32.7640314°N 83.3526673°W / 32.7640314; -83.3526673

Ugly Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to Alligator Creek.

The name "Ugly Creek" most likely was humorously applied by a surveyor.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ugly Creek (Georgia)
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 236. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.