Allentown in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Allentown

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 5, 2015

1. Allentown Marker

Inscription. Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and the jurist, William Allen. Known until 1834 as Northampton. Here the Liberty Bell was hidden in 1777, and Revolutionary wounded hospitalized. City incorporation, 1867. Long a textile and cement center.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 40° 34.41′ N, 75° 27.103′ W. Marker is in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Marker is at the intersection of South 4th Street (PA 145) and West Mountain Road on South 4th Street (PA 145). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Allentown PA 18103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harriet A. Baker (approx. 2 miles away); Trout Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Trout Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of the First Incorporated Homeopathic Medical College in the World (approx. 2.2 miles away); Keenan House (approx. 2.2

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miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served (approx. 2.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Liberty Bell Hiding Place (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allentown.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Allentown. An overview of the city's history. (Submitted on August 19, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 5, 2015

2. Allentown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.