Jump to content

Suck Creek, Tennessee

Coordinates: 35°10′51″N 85°25′36″W / 35.18083°N 85.42667°W / 35.18083; -85.42667
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Suck Creek is an unincorporated community in Hamilton and Marion Counties, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.[1]

History

[edit]

Suck Creek was named for the conditions in the Tennessee River which posed a hazard to pioneer travelers.[2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Suck Creek, Tennessee
  2. ^ Poovey, Bill (December 13, 2001). "Historic name creates modern dilemma for residents of Suck Creek, Tenn". Kentucky New Era. pp. B5. Retrieved May 31, 2015.

35°10′51″N 85°25′36″W / 35.18083°N 85.42667°W / 35.18083; -85.42667