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Broad River

American  

noun

  1. a river in W North Carolina, flowing S to join the Saluda River, forming the Congaree River in South Carolina. 150 miles (241 km) long.


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While visiting the Broad River, a couple showed him an unusual fish they had caught and placed in a cooler.

From Science Daily Mar. 23, 2026

In the aftermath, buildings, railroad cars, and trees lining the French Broad River in the town’s center were completely turned upside down.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2025

“I’m thankful for my community and friends and very honored the French Broad River Academy would name the outdoor building for Maria. It’s an incredible building,” Williams said.

From Washington Times Mar. 16, 2020

The Asheville Citizen-Times reports Charlie Chang said his feet were on the backpack he plucked from the French Broad River and placed in his kayak Saturday.

From Seattle Times Oct. 1, 2018

Cornwallis moved with his main force on the 12th of December, in a northwest direction between the Broad River and the Catawba, leading toward the back country.

From The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools by Irving, Washington

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