Jowler Creek
Stream in Missouri, U.S.
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Jowler Creek is a stream in Platte County in the U.S. state of Missouri.[2] It is a tributary of the Platte River and is 10.5 miles (16.9 km) long.[3]
| Jowler Creek | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Green Township, Platte County |
| • coordinates | 39°29′54″N 94°44′51″W[1] |
| • elevation | 950 ft (290 m)[1] |
| Mouth | Platte River |
• location | Carroll Township, Platte County |
• coordinates | 39°25′32″N 94°45′01″W[2] |
• elevation | 801 ft (244 m)[2] |
| Length | 10.5 mi (16.9 km)[3] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Jowler Creek → Platte River → Missouri River → Mississippi River → Atlantic Ocean |
Jowler Creek most likely was named after a local citizen, although tradition states the name was selected on account of pork jowls being discharged into the creek as slaughter waste.[4]
