Foe Killer Creek
Foe Killer Creek is a stream located in Fulton County, Georgia
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| • coordinates | 34°03′23″N 84°19′42″W |
| Basin size | 9.36 mi (15.06 km) |
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| River system | Chattahoochee River[1] |
Name
The name Foe Killer Creek is most likely a derivation of Four Killer Creek. Four Killer was a Cherokee Native American who lived at the head of the creek, who had killed four enemies in battle. The naming convention for warriors was common in Cherokee tribes.[2]
References
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