Jeannettes Creek, Ontario Explained

Jeannette's Creek is a community in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada.[1] As late as 1881, it was called Baptiste's Creek.[2] It is located along the River Road in Tilbury East township.

A train wreck near Jeannette's Creek in 1854 killed 52 people, and continues to rank as one of the worst disasters in Canadian history.[3]

References

42.315°N -82.42°W

Notes and References

  1. News: March 17, 2021 . New Boat Launch for Jeannette’s Creek . 2024-08-20 . CKXS 99.1.
  2. News: Gervais . Marty . 16 May 1974 . Jeannette's Creek: Who, when... . 2024-08-20 . The Windsor Star . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Gilbert . Jim . Gilbert . Lisa . 16 October 2020 . Gilberts: Train wreck near Jeannette’s Creek still ranks as one of Canada’s worst disasters . 2024-08-20 . Chatham Daily News.

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