Simons River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Simons River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 39°12′46″N 075°25′48″W / 39.21278°N 75.43000°W |
| River mouth | 4.7 miles northeast of Little Creek, Delaware sea level (0 ft.) 39°13′23″N 075°24′15″W / 39.22306°N 75.40417°W |
| Length | 1.8 miles |
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| River system | Delaware River |
The Simons River is a small river located in Delaware, a state in the United States. It is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) long. This river helps to drain a special area of wetlands on the southern coast of Delaware Bay. Wetlands are like marshy areas where the land is often wet, and they are important homes for many plants and animals.
About the Simons River
The Simons River starts inside the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a protected area for wildlife. The river begins about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Dover, Delaware.
Where Does It Start?
The Simons River is formed when two smaller streams, called Herring Branch and Green Creek, join together. Think of it like two small paths meeting to form a bigger path.
Its Journey to the Bay
From where it starts, the Simons River flows in a winding, curvy path, much like a snake moving. This is why it's called a "serpentine course." It eventually flows into the larger Delaware Bay. On its northern side, near where it meets the bay, you'll find the mouth of another river, the Leipsic River.
