Moshannon Creek

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Moshannon Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River in Centre County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Throughout its length, it serves as the boundary between Centre and Clearfield Counties.

The name Moshannon is said to be derived from the Native American "Moss-Hanne," meaning "moose stream."

Moshannon Creek, commonly called the Red Moshannon or Red Mo, is noted for its reddish orange rocks, banks and water caused by an iron compound that precipitates out of the acidic waters that seep into the stream from numerous old coal and clay mines in the basin. While the acidity is a detriment to fish, wild cranberry appear to thrive in the environment.

An ale at Otto's Pub & Brewery is named "Red Mo" after the Moshannon Creek.

Moshannon Creek joins the West Branch Susquehanna River downstream of the community of Moshannon, approximately 3.4 miles (5.5 km) upstream of Karthaus.