Dykes Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to the Etowah River.[2]

Dykes Creek was named after Dr. G. J. Dykes, a pioneer citizen.[2] A variant name was "Dikes Creek".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dykes Creek
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 67. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

34°14′15″N 85°04′57″W / 34.23750°N 85.08250°W / 34.23750; -85.08250



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