Whitehall Township near Fullerton in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Allentown

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Allentown Marker

Inscription. Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and 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 and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. 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° 37.031′ N, 75° 28.732′ W. Marker is near Fullerton, Pennsylvania, in Lehigh County. It is in Whitehall Township. Marker is on MacArthur Road (Route 145) 0.2 miles south of Mickley Pike, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 655 Sumner Ave, Allentown PA 18102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sacred Heart Church World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rockne Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); ACCHS Memorial Garden

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Maj. Thomas Yeager (approx. 0.8 miles away); 935 West Turner Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 953 West Turner Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 959 West Turner Street (approx. 0.9 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Allentown - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. City of Allentown, PA. Official Site (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

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

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Allentown Marker

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