Clear Creek is a

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of the

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in southwestern

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. The creek forms in the southeastern portion of Clearcreek Township (Near Old 122 Rd), with major tributaries including (from east to west) Mad Run, Beech Run, Bull Run, Richards Run, Twin Creek, Gander Run, Goose Run, and Dearth Run. The watershed includes the highest point in Warren County east of Five Points (elevation 1,055 feet). It drains most of Clearcreek Township,

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, much of Franklin Township, and then discharges into the Great Miami River in

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. Clear Creek was so named on account of the clear quality of its water. The creek lends its name to Clearcreek Township in Warren County. Clear creek passes under East Pekin Rd, East Lower Springboro Road, Red Lion 5 Points Rd,Weidner Rd, Shaker Rd, Dixie Hwy,

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, (South Main street in Springboro)

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(In Clearcreek Township)

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, and

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. (In Franklin as Riley Blvd)

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Rivers of Ohio Rivers of Warren County, Ohio {{Ohio-river-stub