Armuchee Creek is a

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in the

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. It is a tributary to the

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. "Armuchee" is a name derived from the

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, but its meaning is uncertain. One source claims it means "land of the flowers", while another source proposes the name is meant to honor Am Ma Choo, a Cherokee landholder. Many variant names have been recorded, including "Amuchee Creek", "Armachey Creek", "Armucha Creek", "Armuche Creek", "Big Armuchee Creek" and "Big Fork Armuchee Creek".

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