General Facts

The Apple Creek is a tributary of the Killbuck Creek, draining most of Wayne and East Union townships with its tributaries and joining the Killbuck Creek in Wooster. The Apple Creek watershed drains 55.2 square acres in total.

How It Got Its Name

The Apple Creek was named after the abundance of apple trees growing on the banks of the stream that were likely planted by Johnny Appleseed or were descended from trees that he planted.