Bowmans Creek is a

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. It begins west of the

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of Hessville and just south of the hamlet of Ripple Corners. It then flows in a mostly southeast direction for a few miles passing through the hamlet of

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before flowing into the

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just east of the hamlet of Sprout Brook.

History

The river is named after Jacob Bowman, an early settler in the area. Around 1760 he bought a large tract of land near the creek. A number of Mr. Bowman's descendants reside in the area still.

Course

Bowmans Creek begins west of the hamlet of Hessville and starts flowing eastward.

References

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