Battle Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] It is a tributary to Evans Creek.[2]
| Battle Creek | |
|---|---|
   | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 42°37′59″N 123°06′40″W / 42.6331774°N 123.1111664°W |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 42°37′09″N 123°02′37″W / 42.6192893°N 123.0436638°W |
Battle Creek was named for a skirmish (Battle of Evans Creek) fought by a local militia against Native Americans.[2]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Battle Creek (Evans Creek tributary)
- ^ a b "Jackson County Place Names Database". Jackson County Genealogy Library. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.