Byhalia Creek
| Byhalia Creek | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
Byhalia Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1] It is a tributary to the Coldwater River.
Byhalia Creek is a name derived from the Choctaw language or Chickasaw language, purported to be a reference to white oaks.[2] The name sometimes is spelled "Bihalia Creek".[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Byhalia Creek
- ^ Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
34°49′37″N 89°48′14″W / 34.8270417°N 89.8039758°W