Editing Lenape Place Names (section)

=== Manayunk ===

[[Manayunk]], the neighborhood along the Schuylkill River in Northwest Philadelphia, takes its name from the Lenape word ''ménëyunk'', meaning "where we go to drink" or "place of drinking." This name referred to the Schuylkill River itself, which served as a vital water source for Lenape communities. The name reflects the river's importance as a gathering place and resource. When the area was developed as an industrial mill town in the 19th century, the indigenous name was retained, and it continues to identify one of Philadelphia's most distinctive neighborhoods. Today, Manayunk is known for its steep hills, Main Street shopping district, and proximity to the Schuylkill River Trail.<ref name="bright">{{cite book |last=Bright |first=William |title=Native American Placenames of the United States |year=2004 |publisher=University of Oklahoma Press |location=Norman, OK}}</ref>