Louse Creek is a stream in southern Oregon County in the Ozarks of southern Missouri.[1] It is a tributary of Frederick Creek.

The stream headwaters are at 36°32′00″N 91°21′10″W / 36.53333°N 91.35278°W / 36.53333; -91.35278 and the confluence with Frederick Creek is at 36°34′56″N 91°18′37″W / 36.58222°N 91.31028°W / 36.58222; -91.31028.[1] The stream source area lies north of Missouri Route 142 and it flows northeast crossing under Missouri Route E and joins Frederick Creek east of Garfield.[2][3]

Louse Creek was so named on account of the poor hygiene of the locals near its course.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Louse Creek (Missouri)
  2. ↑ Myrtle, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1984
  3. ↑ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 65, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  4. ↑ "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.



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