Quittapahilla Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quittapahilla Creek |
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | 40°19′57″N 76°23′17″W / 40.33250°N 76.38806°W |
| River mouth | 356 ft (109 m) 40°20′56″N 76°36′54″W / 40.34889°N 76.61500°WSwatara Creek |
Quittapahilla Creek is a cool waterway often called the "Quittie." It's about 16.8-mile-long (27.0 km). This creek is a tributary, which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. The Quittie flows into Swatara Creek in south-central Pennsylvania, United States.
The original name for this creek comes from the Lenape people. They are a Native American group who lived in this area long ago. Their name for the creek was Kuwektəpehəle. This means 'it flows out from the pines'.
The Quittapahilla Creek starts in eastern Lebanon County. It then flows towards the west and southwest. It passes through the towns of Lebanon and Annville. Finally, it joins Swatara Creek northeast of Palmyra.
A Cleaner Creek
For a while, the Quittie had some problems. In the late 1900s, it became dirty. This was because of waste from steel mills nearby. But things have changed a lot since then!
Many factories in the area closed down. Also, people from the government and local communities worked together. They made a big effort to clean up the creek. Because of these efforts, the water quality is much better now.
Today, the creek is a great place for outdoor fun. Each year, new trout fish are added to the stream. This makes it a very popular spot for people who enjoy fly fishing.
Creek Connections: Tributaries
The Quittapahilla Creek has several smaller streams that flow into it. These are its tributaries. They help feed the Quittie with water.
- Killinger Creek
- Bachman Run
- Beck Creek
- Snitz Creek
- Brandywine Creek
