Wateree River

Wateree River

Wateree River (spr. Uaterieh, Catawba River), Fluß in Nordamerika, entspringt im Westen des Staates Nord Carolina, fließt östlich, dann südlich, geht in den Staat Carolina über u. vereinigt sich im District Richland mit dem Congaree River, wodurch der Santee River entsteht. Der W. R. ist stromaufwärts bis Camden für Dampfboote schiffbar.


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