Nassawango Creek facts for kids
Nassawango Creek is a cool stream in the state of Maryland, U.S.. It's the biggest stream that flows into the Pocomoke River. You can find both of these rivers on the Delmarva Peninsula, which is a piece of land that sticks out into the water.
The name "Nassawango" has been spelled in different ways over time, like Nassanongo or Nassiungo. It means "ground between the streams." Long ago, English records called it Askimenokonson Creek. This name came from a Native American village nearby. The word askimenokonson roughly means "stony place where they pick early strawberries" in an old Algonquian language.
About Nassawango Creek
Nassawango Creek starts in Wicomico County, Maryland. It then flows for about 20.8 miles (33.5 kilometers) through Worcester County. Finally, it joins the Pocomoke River, just below the town of Snow Hill.
Nature's Home
A lot of the land around Nassawango Creek is protected. Large parts of its area are within the Pocomoke River State Forest. There's also a special place called The Nature Conservancy's Nassawango Creek Preserve. These areas help keep the natural beauty and wildlife safe.
A Look Back in Time
Long ago, people built dams in several spots along Nassawango Creek and its smaller streams. These dams were used to power mills. One of these dam sites became a busy industrial area. It was a blast furnace operation where people melted bog iron ore. They used this melted iron to make pig iron at a place called Furnacetown. This happened during the first half of the 1800s. Today, the land where the furnace once stood is an important historical landmark. It helps us remember the past.
