Naaman, Delaware Explained

Official Name:Naaman, Delaware
Other Name:Naamans Corner
Pushpin Map:Delaware#USA
Pushpin Label:Naaman
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Delaware
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:New Castle
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:39
Coordinates:39.8119°N -75.4439°W
Area Code:302
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:216164

Naaman (also known as Naamans Corner) is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is 0.5 mile south of the Pennsylvania state line and 7.5 miles northeast of Wilmington.[1] Naaman is located at the intersection of Delaware Route 92 and Ridge Road, northeast of Claymont.

Etymology

The name is believed to be derived from that of a Minqua chief who befriended the Swedish settlers of the area.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. L. W. HECK, A. J. WRAIGHT, D. J. ORTH,J. R. CARTER, L. G. VAN WINKLE, and JANET HAZEN . Delaware Place Names . Geological Survey Bulletin 1245 . Government Printing Office (U.S.A.) . 1966 .
  2. Book: Ferris, Benjamin. Benjamin Ferris

    . A history of the original settlements on the Delaware-- & a history of Wilmington. Benjamin Ferris . Gateway Press ; Book orders to Delaware Genealogical Society. 1987. Wilmington, DE. 134. . 1846.