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Old Womans Creek

Coordinates: 41°36′31″N 91°38′22″W / 41.60861°N 91.63944°W / 41.60861; -91.63944
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Old Womans Creek is a stream in Johnson County, Iowa, United States.[1] It is a tributary to Old Mans Creek.

According to tradition, Old Womans Creek was named for its use as a remote hiding spot for Native American women during tribal conflicts.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Womans Creek
  2. ^ "Creeks of Johnson County" (PDF). Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

41°36′31″N 91°38′22″W / 41.60861°N 91.63944°W / 41.60861; -91.63944