Northampton County

Northampton County is an administrative division in eastern Pennsylvania that stretches between the Delaware River and the Lehigh River, combining urban centers with farmland. The area encompasses several settlement hubs with intervening rural stretches that create a mixed landscape.

This area was established in the mid-1700s as one of the earlier administrative divisions in the region, carved from existing territory. Its creation during the early colonial period set its role as an important administrative center.

The Lehigh Valley region here shows strong ties to industrial work through visible factory buildings and remnants of former steelworks scattered across the landscape. Residents maintain these manufacturing traditions as an important part of their identity and community heritage.

The main administrative center is located in Easton, where visitors can find county services and official offices for any administrative needs. It helps to check ahead for office locations and hours before making the trip.

Many farms across the region are protected through local conservation programs that keep agricultural land intact despite pressure from urban growth. These efforts make this area a notable example of farmland preservation in an increasingly developed region.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: March 7, 1752

Capital city: Easton

Shares border with: Monroe County, Warren County, Bucks County, Lehigh County, Carbon County

Website: http://northamptoncounty.org

GPS coordinates: 40.75000,-75.31000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:20