Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lehigh Canal
Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Canal (AKA Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal), the Lehigh Canal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 40° 39.754′ N, 75° 14.302′ W. Marker is in Easton, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Located in Hugh Moore Park next to the restored section of the Lehigh Canal. 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. From Mountain to Market (a few steps from this marker); The Canaler's Life (a few steps from this marker); It's a Short Commute (a few steps from this marker); Canal Boats (a few steps from this marker); Easton & Nearby Heritage Attractions (within shouting distance of this marker); Making Tracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthracite Tidewater Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); From Waterways to Highways (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Easton.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the National Canal Museum. (Submitted on April 17, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Lehigh Canal - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. MarkerQuest - The Lehigh Canal. Photos and information about life on the Lehigh Canal during its operation. (Submitted on September 1, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.