Big Indian Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary to the Ocmulgee River.[2]

Big Indian Creek was so named in honor of Tustinugee, a Creek chieftain, on account of his large stature.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Indian Creek (Georgia)
  2. 1 2 Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 18. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.

32°23′23″N 83°30′23″W / 32.38972°N 83.50639°W / 32.38972; -83.50639



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