Naamans Creek
River in Delaware, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naamans Creek (spelled Naaman Creek on federal maps)[2] is a tributary of the Delaware River that is located in northeast New Castle County, Delaware and southeast Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[3]
| Naamans Creek | |
|---|---|
Naamans Creek at Woods Haven Kruse Park | |
 Location of Naamans Creek mouth  Naamans Creek (the United States) | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | New Castle, Delaware |
| County | Delaware, Pennsylvania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | confluence of West Branch and East Branch Naamans Creek |
| • location | Bethel Township, Pennsylvania |
| • coordinates | 39°50′34″N 75°29′32″W[1] |
| Mouth | Delaware River |
• location | Claymont, Delaware |
• coordinates | 39°48′19″N 75°26′11″W[1] |
• elevation | sea level (0 ft.) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Delaware River → Delaware Bay → Atlantic Ocean |
| River system | Delaware River |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | East Branch Naamans Creek |
| • right | West Branch Naamans Creek South Branch Naamans Creek |
History and geography
This creek is believed to be named after a Minqua chief who befriended the Swedish settlers of the area.[4] A large tract of land along the creek was deeded to Governor Johan Risingh by chief Peminacka in 1655.[5]
The stream rises near the intersection of Foulk Road and Naamans Creek Road at 39°50′34″N 75°29′32″W in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, flows through Arden, Delaware,[6] and discharges into the Delaware River at 39°48′19″N 75°26′11″W in Claymont, Delaware.[2]
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