Fulsome Creek
| Fulsome Creek | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
Fulsome Creek is a stream located in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It serves as a tributary to the Ogeechee River.[2]
Naming and History
The creek is named after Captain Benjamin Fulsam, an early settler who was killed by Indians.[2] Over time, the name of the creek has been spelled in various ways, including "Folsoms Creek", "Fulsams Creek", and "Fulsoms Creek".[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fulsome Creek
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
33°20′22.5″N 82°51′32.2″W / 33.339583°N 82.858944°W