Lehigh County, Administrative county in eastern Pennsylvania, United States
Description
Lehigh County is an administrative unit in eastern Pennsylvania between two mountain ranges, with Allentown serving as the seat of county government. The area covers about 900 square kilometers (348 square miles) with valleys, wooded hills and smaller towns along the river.
History
The administrative unit was formed in 1812 from the eastern part of a larger territory when the region was still largely agricultural. Construction of a canal in the 1820s brought industry and fundamentally changed the economy.
Culture
The name comes from the river that runs through the area and has shaped settlement for centuries. Visitors today find architecture and traditions in many communities that reflect German immigration roots.
Practical
The area is reachable via several main roads and rail connections linking the larger towns. Visitors find numerous parks, historic sites and smaller communities throughout the region to explore.
Did you know?
Along the old canal towpath run walking and cycling trails today that trace the former transport route. At some points, locks and canal sections remain, offering insight into early engineering work.
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
5.8 km
Steel Force
5.6 km
Martin Tower
16.7 km
Possessed
5.8 km
Lehigh Canal
17.8 km
Goodman Stadium
20 km
Hydra the Revenge
5.8 km
Thunderhawk
5.7 km
J. Birney Crum Stadium
7.6 km
Stabler Arena
19.9 km
Crystal Cave
23.3 km
Talon
6.1 km
Lehigh Valley Zoo
6.2 km
Hercules
5.9 km
Liberty Bell Museum
10.2 km
Pennsylvania Power & Light Building
9.7 kmTrexler Nature Preserve
6.4 km
Allentown Art Museum
10.3 km
Neuweiler Brewery
11.1 km
Da Vinci Science Center
6.4 km
Albertus L. Meyers Bridge
10.2 km
Lehigh Gap
18.6 km
Leaser Lake
21.7 km
Americus Hotel
10.2 km
Coplay Cement Company Kilns
10.9 km
Lehigh Valley Silk Mills
16.6 km
George Taylor House
11.3 km
Shelter House
12.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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