Slaughter Branch
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Slaughter Branch is a stream in northern Franklin County in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] It is a tributary to Brushy Creek.[2]
The headwaters of the stream are at 38°31′02″N 91°10′22″W / 38.51722°N 91.17278°W and the confluence with Brushy Creek is at 38°31′02″N 91°07′06″W / 38.51722°N 91.11833°W.[1] The source area for the stream lies just south of Campbellton and Missouri Route 185.[3]
Slaughter Branch most likely derives its name from George Slaughterback, a pioneer citizen.[4]
