Palmer Creek

W Haywood County in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is formed by the junction of Beech Creek and Falling Rock Creek near lat. 35°38'05" N., long. 83°09'17" W. Flows E to join Caldwell Fork in forming Cataloochee Creek. Named for "Turkey" George Palmer, who lived on its banks. Sheriff of Haywood County, Palmer acquired the nickname "Turkey" because he killed so many wild turkeys.