Riley Creek is a 22.2-mile (35.7 km) long stream in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a tributary of the Blanchard River.[1]

Riley Creek was named for James W. Riley, a pioneer who drowned while crossing the stream.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Riley Creek (Ohio)
  2. ↑ Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). "Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam". Toledo Blade. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2015.

41°00′41″N 83°59′54″W / 41.01139°N 83.99833°W / 41.01139; -83.99833



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