Alum Creek

Alum Creek is a 58-mile long creek that runs north to south in central . The creek originates in and then flows through and finally into , where it ends at Big Walnut Creek, which drains into the .
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Ohio, United States
  • Also known as: Elk Creek” and “Salt Creek

Places of Interest

Highlights include Groveport Madison High School.

School
is a high school in , , United States. The school's mascot is the Cruiser, a horse tamed by John Solomon Rarey.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Groveport and Berwick.

Village
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.
is a city in , United States. It is a suburb of . The population was 6,009 at the 2020 census. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Alum Creek.

Neighborhood
is a residential neighborhood located on the east side of . It is one of the most unusual neighborhoods in Columbus with mid-century homes, wide winding streets, and a "suburban" feel. is situated 4½ miles north of Alum Creek.

Neighborhood
is an urban residential area on the Near East Side of just south of Interstate 70. Mainly a middle-class, predominantly African American neighborhood, and its surrounding neighborhoods consist of an area of 17,730 residents. is situated 5 miles northwest of Alum Creek.

Alum Creek

Latitude
39.88117° or 39° 52′ 52″ north
Longitude
-82.9074° or 82° 54′ 27″ west
Elevation
719 feet (219 metres)
Open location code
86FVV3JV+F2
Geo­Names ID
4505187
Wiki­data ID
Q447378
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In Other Languages

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Elk Run Park and Hendren Cemetery.

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