Philema Branch Explained

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

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

Notes and References

1. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 175 . 0-915430-00-2.