Holes Creek

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Holes Creek
Holes Creek in Washington Township
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesWarren, Montgomery
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSpringboro, Warren County, Ohio
 • coordinates39°34′56″N 84°11′20″W / 39.58222°N 84.18889°W / 39.58222; -84.18889 (Holes Creek source)[1]
 • elevation709 ft (216 m)
Mouth 
 • location
Great Miami River, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
 • coordinates
39°41′02″N 84°13′50″W / 39.68389°N 84.23056°W / 39.68389; -84.23056 (Holes Creek mouth)[1]
 • elevation
216 feet (66 m)[1]
Length9 miles (14 km)

Holes Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Ohio. The 9-mile-long (14 km) stream is a tributary of the Great Miami River. The stream originates in extreme north-central Warren County in Clearcreek Township, roughly 1.5 miles east of Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport. It soon thereafter enters south-eastern Montgomery County for the duration of its run. The stream passes through portions of Washington and Miami Townships before joining the Great Miami River across from Moraine Airpark. The stream is a major nature and recreation feature for Washington Township, comprising several parks, green spaces and the Grant Nature Center.[2][3][4][5]

Holes Creek has the name of the local Hole family who settled there.[6]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holes Creek
  2. ^ "Holes Creek Park". Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  3. ^ "Silvercreek Park". Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  4. ^ "Grant Park". Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  5. ^ "Huffman Park". Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  6. ^ History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Cities, Towns, Schools, Churches. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co. 1882. p. 361.