Savage Creek (Tennessee)

Savage Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Tennessee.[1] It is a tributary to the Collins River.

Savage Creek
Savage Creek (Tennessee) is located in Tennessee
Savage Creek (Tennessee)
Savage Creek (Tennessee) is located in the United States
Savage Creek (Tennessee)
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates35°24′54″N 85°30′10″W / 35.415°N 85.5027778°W / 35.415; -85.5027778
Mouth 
 • coordinates
35°27′19″N 85°37′24″W / 35.4553484°N 85.6233074°W / 35.4553484; -85.6233074

Savage Creek was named after Samuel Savage, a pioneer citizen.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Savage Creek (Tennessee)
  2. ^ Manning, Russ (1999). The Historic Cumberland Plateau: An Explorer's Guide. Univ. of Tennessee Press. p. 242. ISBN 978-1-57233-044-3. ...had come from an early settler, Samuel Savage.