Stillman Creek (Illinois)

Stillman Creek
Stillman Creek during the 2007 Midwest flooding
Location of the Mouth of Stillman Creek in Ogle County, Illinois
EtymologyIsaiah Stillman, Battle of Stillman's Run
Location
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyOgle
Physical characteristics
Sourcenear the unincorporated community of Kings
 • locationWhite Rock Township, Ogle County, Illinois
 • coordinates42°01′40″N 89°06′20″W / 42.02778°N 89.10556°W / 42.02778; -89.10556
 • elevation679 ft (207 m)
MouthRock River
 • location
Stillman Valley, in Marion Township, Ogle County, Illinois
 • coordinates
42°07′34″N 89°13′51″W / 42.12611°N 89.23083°W / 42.12611; -89.23083

Stillman Creek, also known during different eras as Mud Creek, Old Man's Creek, Sycamore Creek, and Stillman's Run, is part of the Rock River watershed, and located in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The stream was named for Isaiah Stillman, who also lent his name to the village of Stillman Valley, Illinois, which lies along the creek.

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