Mistaken Creek Explained

Mistaken Creek is a stream in Grayson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Mistaken Creek was likely so named because it was mistaken by surveyors for another nearby stream.[1] Mistaken Creek has been noted for its unusual place name.[2]

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37.5484°N -86.6078°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hook, J. N.. All Those Wonderful Names. 10 June 2014. Open Road Media. 978-1-4976-1186-3. 233.
  2. Book: Vedral, Joyce L.. Uncle John's Third Bathroom Reader. 15 October 1990. St. Martin's Press. 978-0-312-04586-9. 183.