Rum Creek (Ocmulgee River tributary) explained
Rum Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is a tributary to the Ocmulgee River.[1]
Rum Creek was named for the fact a sugarcane mill on its banks also distilled rum as a side business.
Notes and References
- Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 194 . 0-915430-00-2.