Naamans Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Naamans Creek |
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Naamans Creek at Woods Haven Kruse Park
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Location of Naamans Creek mouth
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | New Castle, Delaware |
| County | Delaware, Pennsylvania |
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| 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 |
| River mouth | Delaware River Claymont, Delaware sea level (0 ft.) 39°48′19″N 75°26′11″W / 39.80528°N 75.43639°W |
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| Progression | Delaware River → Delaware Bay → Atlantic Ocean |
| River system | Delaware River |
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Naamans Creek is a small stream that flows through parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania. It's also sometimes called Naaman Creek on official maps. This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one. For Naamans Creek, that larger river is the mighty Delaware River.
You can find Naamans Creek in the northeastern part of New Castle County, Delaware and the southeastern part of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Where Does Naamans Creek Flow?
Naamans Creek starts its journey in Bethel Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It begins near where two roads meet: Foulk Road and Naamans Creek Road.
From there, the creek flows through different areas. One place it passes through is Arden, Delaware. Finally, Naamans Creek empties into the Delaware River in Claymont, Delaware. This is where its journey ends, joining the bigger river on its way to the ocean.
A Bit of History
The name of this creek, Naamans Creek, has an interesting story! It is believed to be named after a Native American chief. This chief was from the Minqua people, and he was friends with the Swedish settlers who came to live in the area a long time ago.
In 1655, a large piece of land along the creek was given to Governor Johan Risingh. This land was given to him by a chief named Peminacka. This shows how important the creek and the land around it were, even centuries ago.
