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Naamans Creek at Woods Haven Kruse Park
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Country	United States
State	Delaware
State	Pennsylvania
County	New Castle, Delaware
County	Delaware, Pennsylvania
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of West Branch and East Branch Naamans Creek Bethel Township, Pennsylvania 39°50′34″N 75°29′32″W / 39.84278°N 75.49222°W / 39.84278; -75.49222
River mouth	Delaware River Claymont, Delaware sea level (0 ft.) 39°48′19″N 75°26′11″W / 39.80528°N 75.43639°W / 39.80528; -75.43639
Basin features
Progression	Delaware River → Delaware Bay → Atlantic Ocean
River system	Delaware River
Tributaries	Left: East Branch Naamans Creek Right: West Branch Naamans Creek South Branch Naamans Creek

Naamans Creek (spelled Naaman Creek on federal maps) is a tributary of the Delaware River that is located in northeast New Castle County, Delaware and southeast Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

History and geography

This creek is believed to be named after a Minqua chief who befriended the Swedish settlers of the area. A large tract of land along the creek was deeded to Governor Johan Risingh by chief Peminacka in 1655.

The stream rises near the intersection of Foulk Road and Naamans Creek Road at 39°50′34″N 75°29′32″W / 39.84278°N 75.49222°W / 39.84278; -75.49222 in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, flows through Arden, Delaware, and discharges into the Delaware River at 39°48′19″N 75°26′11″W / 39.80528°N 75.43639°W / 39.80528; -75.43639 in Claymont, Delaware.