Core Creek (Neshaminy Creek tributary)

Core Creek
Coar Creek, Koar Creek, Ye Old Mans Creek
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Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
TownshipLower Makefield, Middletown
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates40°15′30″N 74°54′51″W / 40.25833°N 74.91417°W / 40.25833; -74.91417
 • elevation280 feet (85 m)
Mouth 
 • coordinates
40°11′22″N 74°55′40″W / 40.18944°N 74.92778°W / 40.18944; -74.92778
 • elevation
66 feet (20 m)
Length7.24 miles (11.65 km)
Basin size9.77 square miles (25.3 km2)
Basin features
ProgressionCore Creek → Neshaminy CreekDelaware RiverDelaware Bay
River systemDelaware Bay
LandmarksGarden of Reflection, Core Creek Park
WaterbodiesSilver Lake, Lake Luxembourg
Slope29.56 feet per mile (5.598 m/km)

Core Creek is a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Rising in Lower Makefield Township, it flows in the Stockton Formation until it meets its confluence with the Neshaminy in Middletown Township. At one time it powered seven mills along its length.