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Medicine Creek (McAllister Creek tributary)

Coordinates: 47°03′16″N 122°43′37″W / 47.05444°N 122.72694°W / 47.05444; -122.72694
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Medicine Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] It is a tributary to McAllister Creek.[2]

Medicine Creek received its name from Native Americans of the area, who believed its waters held medicinal qualities.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Medicine Creek (McAllister Creek tributary)
  2. ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 51. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

47°03′16″N 122°43′37″W / 47.05444°N 122.72694°W / 47.05444; -122.72694

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