Reems Creek

Reems Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1] It is a tributary to the French Broad River.

According to tradition, the creek derives its name from one Mr. Rims, a pioneer who was killed by Indians near its mouth.[2] Variant names are "Reams Creek", "Reem Creek", "Rheims Creek", and "Rims Creek".[1]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reems Creek
  2. Parker, Clint (April 30, 2019). "John Weaver, An Early Settler of the Reems Creek Valley". Weaverville Tribune. Retrieved 3 July 2019.


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