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Red Lion Creek
Location of the confluence of Red Lion Creek and Delaware River
Location of the confluence of Red Lion Creek and Delaware River
Location of the confluence of Red Lion Creek and Delaware River
Location of the confluence of Red Lion Creek and Delaware River
Country United States
State Delaware
County New Castle
City Delaware City
Physical characteristics
Main source watershed divide between Red Lion Creek, C and D Canal, and Christina River
Porter, Delaware
about 80 feet asl
39°35′27″N 075°41′39″W / 39.59083°N 75.69417°W / 39.59083; -75.69417
River mouth Delaware City, Delaware
sea level (0 ft.)
39°36′17″N 075°36′50″W / 39.60472°N 75.61389°W / 39.60472; -75.61389
Length 4.5 miles
Basin features
Progression east
River system Delaware River
Tributaries
  • Left:
    several un-named tributaries
  • Right:
    Doll Run
Bridges Porter Road
railroad crossing
DE 71
DE 7
DE 1
DE 9

Red Lion Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is a tributary of the Delaware River.

Red Lion Creek took its name from a tavern of the same name near its course.

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