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

Walnutport

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

1. Walnutport Marker

Inscription. Incorporated as a borough in 1909, Walnutport was originally a part of Lehigh Township. The area’s first settlers were from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland. Walnutport was established as a boat repair center along the Lehigh Canal. The walnut trees in the area and its service as a wayside inspired the name Walnutport.

Erected 2006 by Northern Lehigh Future Focus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lehigh Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 45.223′ N, 75° 35.983′ W. Marker is in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walnutport PA 18088, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Fire Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anchor Hotel (about 300 feet away); Lehigh Canal (about 500 feet away); Floating From Mine to Market

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(about 600 feet away); Lehigh River (about 600 feet away); Slate Industry (approx. ¼ mile away); Lehigh Valley Railroad Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnutport.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

2. Walnutport Marker

Main Street and Railroad Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

3. Main Street and Railroad Avenue

Walnutport -A Canal Town Incorporated 1909-Banner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 6, 2015

4. Walnutport -A Canal Town Incorporated 1909-Banner

Banner is near Fire Station 29

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.