Flat River

The Flat River is a stream in , . It is a tributary of the Big River. The stream source is at: and the confluence is at. Flat River was so named on account of its flat banks. A variant name was "River la Platte".
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: stream in Missouri, USA
  • Also known as: River la Platte

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center.

Prison
The is a 2,684-bed prison located in a detached eastern section of , . It is home to adult males who are awaiting beds at other facilities, is a medical flat camp, houses inmates serving life sentences and where death row inmates receive lethal injection. is situated 2½ miles north of Flat River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Park Hills and Bonne Terre.

Town
is a city in , , United States. The population was 8,587 at the 2020 census. is situated 3 miles southwest of Flat River.

Town
is a city in , , United States, with a population of 6,864 at the 2010 census. Situated in the Southeast Missouri Lead District, lead mining shaped the history and character of the area from the earliest French settlers in the 1720s until today, even though established by St. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Flat River.

Flat River

Latitude
37.892° or 37° 53′ 31″ north
Longitude
-90.49985° or 90° 29′ 60″ west
Elevation
659 feet (201 metres)
Open location code
869FVGR2+Q3
Geo­Names ID
4386686
Wiki­data ID
Q28047957
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Flat River” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Flat River (suba sa Tinipong Bansa, Missouri, Saint Francois County, lat 37,89, long -90,50)
  • Cebuano: Flat River
  • Welsh: Afon Flat

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Herod Cemetery and Saint Francois Cemetery.

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