title: Louse Creek (Missouri)
text: # Louse Creek (Missouri)
  
  Louse Creek is a stream in southern Oregon County in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. It is a tributary of Frederick Creek.
  
  The stream headwaters are at 36°32′00″N 91°21′10″W﻿ / ﻿36.53333°N 91.35278°W﻿ / 36.53333; -91.35278 and the confluence with Frederick Creek is at 36°34′56″N 91°18′37″W﻿ / ﻿36.58222°N 91.31028°W﻿ / 36.58222; -91.31028. The stream source area lies north of Missouri Route 142 and it flows northeast crossing under Missouri Route E and joins Frederick Creek east of Garfield.
  
  Louse Creek was so named on account of the poor hygiene of the locals near its course.
  
  