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History of Northampton, (Northampton County) PennsylvaniaOur database does not include an historic photo for Northampton, (Northampton County) Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: NORTHAMPTON, a county in the E. part of Pennsylvania, bordering on New Jersey, has an area of 370 square miles. The Delaware n river forms the entire E. boundary; the Lehigh flows through the S. part of the county, a and it is drained also by Martin's, Monocacy, is Saucon, and Bushkill creeks. The Kittatinny or Blue mountain forms its boundary on the N. W., and the South mountain on the S. E. The greater part of the county consists of the valley between these mountains. The surface of the valley is nearly level; the soil is highly productive and mostly well cultivated. Wheat, rye, Indian corn, and grass are the staples. In 1850 it produced 105,147 bushels of wheat; 136,668 bushels of corn: 7126 tons of hay, and 205,100 pounds of butter. There were 84 flour and grist mills, 2 iron furnaces, 7 foundries, 1 forge, 26 manufactories of saddles and harness, and 3 of guns, 15 saw mills, 1 rolling mill, 1 cotton factory, 21 distilleries, and 24 tanneries. It contained 46 churches, 8 newspaper offices; 7243 pupils attending public schools, and 374 attending academies and other schools. The valley is occupied by beds of limestone of good quality; the county contains valuable quarries of slate, and several mines of iron are worked. It is liberally supplied with water-power. The Delaware canal and that of the Lehigh meet at Easton, and contribute greatly to the wealth and prosperity of the county. The central railroad of New Jersey extends from Easter to New York city, and another is in progress from Easton to Philadelphia. Organized in 1752, and named from Northampton county, England. Capital, Easton. Population, 40,235. |
Pennsylvania Facts: Northampton County Facts: Seat: EastonEstablished: 1752 Formed from: Bucks
Northampton is situated 99 meters above sea level. |
