Port Mahon was a port in Kent County,

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at the eastern end of Port Mahon Road, northeast of Little Creek. and served as a port for the town. It is also located nearby Leipsic. Named for the Spanish city,

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, it is locally pronounced "MAY-hon" (not Mah-HONE). It functions as public fishing piers.

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Port Mahon A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manches ...

Transportation in Kent County, Delaware

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