Pierson Creek

For other uses, see Pierson Creek (James River).

Pierson Creek is a stream in Woodbury County and Cherokee County, in the US state of Iowa.[1] It is a tributary of the Little Sioux River.

The headwaters are at 42°39′40″N 95°46′31″W / 42.66111°N 95.77528°W / 42.66111; -95.77528 and the confluence with the Little Sioux are at 42°28′58″N 95°47′34″W / 42.48278°N 95.79278°W / 42.48278; -95.79278.[1]

The name of the stream was named after Andrew Pierson, a pioneer settler.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierson Creek
  2. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 113.


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