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White Clay Creek Preserve

1984 establishments in PennsylvaniaIUCN Category IIIParks in Chester County, PennsylvaniaProtected areas established in 1984Protected areas of Chester County, Pennsylvania
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White Clay Creek Preserve is a 3,050-acre (1,230 ha) Pennsylvania state park along the valley of White Clay Creek in London Britain Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park was donated by the DuPont Company in 1984 for the purpose of "preserving the diverse and unique plant and animal species, and the rich cultural heritage of the area". Dupont also donated an additional 528 acres (214 ha) for the adjoining White Clay Creek State Park to the state of Delaware. White Clay Creek Preserve is 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Newark, Delaware on Pennsylvania Route 896. The preserve is supported by the Friends of White Clay Creek Preserve.

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White Clay Creek Preserve
Indiantown Road, London Britain Township

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Indiantown Road
19350 London Britain Township
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