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Popes Creek (Virginia)
Stream in Virginia, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pope's Creek | |
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![]() The waters of Pope's Creek from across the cove showing the 20th century Memorial House | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
County | Westmoreland County |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Potomac River |
• elevation | 0 feet (0 m) |
Length | 5.3 miles (8.5 km) |
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Pope's Creek[1] is a 5.3-mile-long (8.5 km)[2] tidal tributary of the Potomac River in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The George Washington Birthplace National Monument lies along the north side of Popes Creek. Popes Creek landing is located at 38°11′29″N 76°54′16″W.