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Unami Creek flowing past the Sutch Road Bridge.

Unami Creek is a stream in Pennsylvania, USA. It is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) long. A stream like Unami Creek that flows into a larger river is called a tributary. Unami Creek flows into Perkiomen Creek.

You can find Unami Creek in three different counties: Lehigh, Bucks, and Montgomery counties. All of these are in the state of Pennsylvania.

Where Unami Creek Starts and Ends

Unami Creek gets its name from the Unami people. The Unami were a group of Native Americans who lived in this area long ago. Their name comes from the Unami language.

The creek begins in a place called Lower Milford Township in Lehigh County. This is near the border of Bucks County. From there, it flows through Milford Township and Marlborough Township. Finally, Unami Creek joins Perkiomen Creek close to a town called Perkiomenville.

A Change in Name

Did you know Unami Creek used to have a different name? It was once called Swamp Creek. Over time, the name changed. Today, the name West Swamp Creek refers to a different stream nearby.

Bridges Over the Creek

Bridges are important structures that help people cross over rivers and streams. Unami Creek has a few bridges that allow roads to pass over it.

  • Sutch Road Bridge in Marlborough Township
  • Swamp Creek Road Bridge
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