Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Founding of Easton and Northampton County

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

1. Founding of Easton and Northampton County Marker

Inscription. Easton and Northampton County were founded by Thomas and John Penn, sons of William Penn, in 1752. They visited the forks of the Delaware in 1735 and shortly thereafter, acquired the land from the forks north to the Blue Mountains. The name “Northampton” and “Easton” are derived from Mrs. Thomas Penn’s manor home, Easton-Neston, located in Northamptonshire, England. The original boundaries of Easton were the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers, Bushkill Creek, and the crest of the hill where Sixth Street is now located.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 40° 41.468′ N, 75° 12.558′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Center Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Easton PA 18042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indian Peace Treaties (here, next to this marker); Northampton County’s First Court House (here, next to this marker); Sullivan’s March (here, next to this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Declaration of Independence in Easton

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(a few steps from this marker); The Great Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Phillippe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

2. Founding of Easton and Northampton County Marker

The Crayola Factor is located across the street from this marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

3. The Crayola Factor is located across the street from this marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.