Allentown
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.
Location
AddressMac Arthur Rd. (PA 145) at N city line, just N of Sumner Ave. overpass, Allentown
CityFullerton
CountyLehigh
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.617160, -75.478887
Sources
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Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and jurist, William Allen.