Slatington in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Slate Industry
Erected 2002 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 40° 45.17′ N, 75° 36.271′ W. Marker is in Slatington, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Street on Main Street. The marker is located across from Slatington Trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slatington PA 18080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kern Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Lehigh Valley Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Lehigh River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lehigh Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floating From Mine to Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warrior’s Path (approx. 0.2 miles away); First School Slate Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anchor Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Slatington.
Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Slate Industry. An overview of the history of Pennsylvania's Slate Belt. (Submitted on June 22, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
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