Casey Creek (Illinois)
| Casey Fork | |
|---|---|
Headwaters of Casey Fork Creek in Southern Illinois | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Haines Township, Marion County, Illinois |
| • coordinates | 38°29′12″N 88°54′50″W / 38.4867155°N 88.9139508°W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with Big Muddy River in Rend Lake |
• coordinates | 38°05′27″N 88°57′24″W / 38.0908831°N 88.956736°W |
| Length | 39 mi (63 km) |
Casey Creek is a major tributary of the Big Muddy River in Illinois, United States. It is about 39.0 miles (62.8 km) long, measured from the junction of its arm of Rend Lake with the arm formed by the Big Muddy River.
Casey Creek is shown on federal maps as Casey Fork, following a 1967 decision by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. It is named for Zadok Casey, a congressman from Illinois in the early 19th century.