Georges Creek (Whitethorn Creek Tributary)

	Georges Creek (Whitethorn Creek Tributary) Georges Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to Whitethorn Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Georges Creek is the source of water for the Town of Gretna, Virginia. Course Georges Creek rises in a pond about 1 mile southwest of Gretna, Virginia and then flows southeast to join Whitethorn Creek about 0.75 miles southwest of Markham. Watershed Georges Creek drains of area, receives about 45.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 413.02, and is about 48% forested. See also * List of Virginia Rivers This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Virginia. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries, arranged in the order of their confluence from mouth to source, indented under each larger stream's nam ... External Links Historical USGS water gauge on Georges CreekWater Quality Data References Rivers of Virginia Rivers of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Tributaries of the Roanoke River {{Virginia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Virginia Rivers This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Virginia. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries, arranged in the order of their confluence from mouth to source, indented under each larger stream's name. Atlantic Ocean north of Chesapeake Bay Cockle Creek (Virginia), Cockle Creek Machipongo River Chesapeake Bay Pocomoke River Potomac River Hull Creek (Potomac River tributary), Hull Creek Coan River Yeocomico River Northwest Yeocomico River South Yeocomico River West Yeocomico River Lower Machodoc Creek Nomini Creek Popes Creek (Virginia), Popes Creek Mattox Creek Rosier Creek Upper Machodoc Creek Potomac Creek Accokeek Creek Aquia Creek Chopawamsic Creek Quantico Creek Neabsco Creek Occoquan River *Bull Run (Occoquan River tributary), Bull Run Popes Head Creek Cub Run Little Bull Run Cedar Run (Occoquan River tributary), Cedar Run Broad Run (Occoquan River tributary), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Whitethorn Creek (Banister River Tributary) Whitethorn Creek is a long 4th order tributary to the Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The Whitehorn Creek watershed and its tributary, Mill Creek, are the location of one of the largest uranium deposits in the United States on Cole Hill. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: * Whitehorn Creek Course Whitethorn Creek rises about 0.5 miles south-southeast of Pickerel, Virginia and then flows southeast to join the Banister River at Markham. Watershed Whitethorn Creek drains of area, receives about 45.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 432.34, and is about 46% forested. See also * List of Virginia Rivers This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Virginia. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries, arranged in the order of their confluence from mouth to source, indented under each larger stream's nam ... External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rivers Of Virginia This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Virginia. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries, arranged in the order of their confluence from mouth to source, indented under each larger stream's name. Atlantic Ocean north of Chesapeake Bay * Cockle Creek * Machipongo River Chesapeake Bay * Pocomoke River Potomac River * Hull Creek Coan River Yeocomico River *Northwest Yeocomico River South Yeocomico River West Yeocomico River Lower Machodoc Creek Nomini Creek Popes Creek Mattox Creek Rosier Creek Upper Machodoc Creek Potomac Creek * Accokeek Creek Aquia Creek Chopawamsic Creek Quantico Creek Neabsco Creek Occoquan River * Bull Run Popes Head Creek Cub Run Little Bull Run * Cedar Run * Broad Run Kettle Run Pohick Creek Accotink Creek Dogue Creek Little Hunting Creek Hunting Creek *Cameron Run Holmes Run Four Mile Run * Lubber Run Pimmit Run ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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picture info	Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most-populous city, and Fairfax County is the most-populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's population was over 8.65million, with 36% of them living in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607, the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent English colony in the New World. Virginia's state nickname, the Old Dominion, is a reference to this status. Slave labor and land acquired from displaced native tribes fueled the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Pittsylvania County, Virginia Pittsylvania County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 60,501. Chatham is the county seat. Pittsylvania County is included in the Danville, VA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the United States (7th largest in the world) is located in Pittsylvania County. (see '' Uranium mining in Virginia''.) History Originally "Pittsylvania" was a name suggested for an unrealized British colony to be located primarily in what is now West Virginia. Pittsylvania County would not have been within this proposed colony, which subsequently was named Vandalia. Pittsylvania County was formed in 1767 with territory annexed from Halifax County. It was named for William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768, and who opposed some harsh colonial policies of the period. In 1777 the western part of Pittsylvania County was partitioned off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gretna, Virginia Gretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The Gretna Commercial Historic District and Yates Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gretna High football program has produced some prolific teams and claims 5 AA state championships. Geography Gretna is located at (36.953190, -79.362769). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) (1.83%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,257 people, 569 households, and 326 families living in the town. The population density was 1,172.8 people per square mile (453.6/km²). There were 635 housing units at an average density of 592.5 per square mile (229.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Banister River The Banister River is a tributary of the Dan River, about 65 mi (105 km) long, in southern Virginia in the United States. Via the Dan, it is part of the watershed of the Roanoke River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. It rises on Brier Mountain in western Pittsylvania County and flows generally eastwardly into Halifax County, past the town of Halifax. It joins the Dan River 6 mi (9.7 km) east of the town of South Boston. In Pittsylvania County the Banister collects the Stinking River. Variant names According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as: * Bannister River See also List of Virginia rivers References Columbia Gazetteer of North America entryDeLorme DeLorme is the producer of personal satellite tracking, messaging, and navigation technology. The company’s main product, ''inReach'', integrates GPS and satellite technologies. ''inReach'' provides the ability to send and receive text messages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]