Naamans Creek
Naamans Creek (spelled Naaman Creek on federal maps) is a tributary of the Delaware River that is located in northeast New Castle County, Delaware and southeast Delaware County, Pennsylvania. History and geography This creek is believed to be named after a Minqua chief who befriended the Swedish settlers of the area. A large tract of land along the creek was deeded to Governor Johan Risingh by chief Peminacka in 1655. The stream rises near the intersection of Foulk Road and Naamans Creek Road at in Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, flows through Arden, Delaware, and discharges into the Delaware River at in Claymont, Delaware. See also List of rivers of Delaware List of rivers of Pennsylvania References Rivers of Delaware Rivers of Pennsylvania Tributaries of the Delaware River Rivers of New Castle County, Delaware Rivers of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Delaware placenames of Native American origin