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Plainfield Township, Pennsylvania
Plainfield Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The population of Plainfield Township was 6,138 at the 2010 census. The township is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.16%, of which is water. It is located in the Delaware River watershed and drained by Bushkill Creek and Martins Creek. Its natural northern boundary is Blue Mountain. Its seven villages are Belfast, Delabole, Edelman, Kesslersville, Miller, West Bangor, and West Pen Argyl. Neighboring municipalities * Bushkill Township (west) * Upper Nazareth Township (southwest) *Stockertown (southwest) * Forks Township (south) * Lower Mount Bethel Township (southeast) * Washington Township (east) * Hamilton Township, Monroe County (north) * Ross Township, Monroe County ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Plainfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. Geography Plainfield is located in the eastern part of West Pennsboro Township at (40.202023, -77.286621), along Pennsylvania Route 641 (Main Street), which leads east to the center of Carlisle, the county seat, and west to Newville. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) passes along the northern edge of the CDP, but the nearest exit is to the east, on the other side of Carlisle. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Plainfield has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 376 people, 141 households, and 109 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 162 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.94% White, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley (), known colloquially as The Valley, is a geographic region formed by the Lehigh River in Lehigh County and Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania. It is a component valley of the Great Appalachian Valley bound to the north by Blue Mountain, to the south by South Mountain, to the west by Lebanon Valley, and to the east by the Delaware River on Pennsylvania's eastern border with Warren County, New Jersey. The Valley is about long and wide. The Lehigh Valley's largest city is Allentown, the third largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Lehigh County, with a population of 125,845 residents as of the 2020 census. The Allentown-Bethlehem- Easton metropolitan area, which includes the Lehigh Valley, is currently Pennsylvania's third most populous metropolitan area after those of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the nation's 68th largest metropolitan area with a population of 861,889 residents as of 2020. Lehigh County is among Pennsylvania's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Pen Argyl (; Pennsylvania Dutch: ''Kleiberg'') is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The borough's population was 3,510 as of the 2020 census. Pen Argyl is located north of Allentown. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. History In 1853, Joseph Kellow discovered slate in the surrounding area, coining what is now known as the Slate Belt community. The name Pen Argyl originated from the Cornish name meaning "head" and the Anglo-Saxon name of Slate Rock, meaning "argylite". With the surge of quarrymen from Cornwall and England, the town expanded. Today, there is still one slate quarry in operation. Pen Argyl was once home to Lehigh & New England Railroad’s main freight yard and maintenance complex. The railroad’s roundhouse and shop building still stand just west of town along Pennsylvania Ave. Population In 1900, 2,784 people lived in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Ross Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,464 at the 2020 census. Ross Township is one of 16 townships in Monroe County. History Ross Common Manor was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. 2013 shooting On August 5, 2013, three people were killed, and at least three were in critical condition in a shooting at a township supervisors' monthly meeting after 7:30 p.m. EDT at the Ross Township building. The gunman, 59-year-old Rockne Newell, was tackled by West End Open Space Commission executive director, Bernie Kozen, and Newell was shot with his own gun. He was taken to the hospital and released into police custody. Newell approached the building armed with a long gun and opened fire through the windows. Up to eighteen people were inside at the time. Newell had an ongoing dispute with the Ross Township board of supervisors and they repeatedly told him to clean his land. Geography According to the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Hamilton Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,635 at the 2020 census. History The Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Fenner–Snyder Mill, and Quiet Valley Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.42%) is water. The township contains the unincorporated communities of Blue Mountain Pines, Bossardsville, Hamilton Square, Kellersville, Kemmererville, Sandhill, Sciota, Snydersville, and Stormville, plus a portion of Saylorsburg. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 8,235 people, 2,947 households, and 2,207 families residing in the township. The population density was 215.0 people per square mile (83.0/km2). There were 3,299 housing units at an average density of 86.1/sq mi (33.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.92% White, 2.43% Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The population of Washington Township was 5,122 at the 2010 census. Washington Township is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which all is land except for of water surface, or 0.11% of the township's total area. It is in the Delaware River watershed and is drained by Martins Creek, except for a small area in the southeast drained by Oughoughton Creek. Its northwest corner is located on Blue Mountain. Its villages include Ackermanville, Factoryville, Flicksville, and Richmond. Its numbered routes include 191, 512, and 611. Neighboring municipalities * Plainfield Township (west) * Lower Mount Bethel Township (southeast) * Upper Mount Bethel Township (east and northeast) * East Bangor (east) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania
Lower Mount Bethel Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of Lower Mount Bethel Township was 3,101 at the 2010 census. Lower Mount Bethel Township is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.7 square miles (63.9 km2), of which 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2) (1.95%) is water. It is drained by the Delaware River, which forms its eastern and southern boundary and separates it from New Jersey. Its villages include Gruvertown, Martins Creek, Mount Pleasant, and Riverton. Neighboring municipalities * Upper Mount Bethel Township (northeast) * Washington Township (northwest) * Plainfield Township (west) * Forks Township (southwest) *Harmony Township, New Jersey (south) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Forks Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The population of Forks Township was 14,721 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. The township is home to the global headquarters of Crayola, founded in 1885, a global arts supply company and the world's leading manufacturer of crayons. Forks Township is located northeast of Allentown, north of Philadelphia, and west of New York City. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.39%) is water. It is drained by the Delaware River, which separates it from New Jersey. Its villages include Chestnut Hill, Churchville, Keplers Mill, Sandts Eddy (also in Lower Mount Bethel Township), Uhlers Station, and Zucksville. Route 611 runs north-to-south through the township along the river. Other local r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockertown, Pennsylvania
Stockertown is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The borough's population was 927 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2010 census. The borough contains large industries such as Hercules Cement, Polymer Products, and Praxair. The borough spans a 2-mile radius and provides services for a population of 927 residents. Stockertown is at the hub of five surrounding second-class townships, and until the Charles Chrin Interchange was built near Tatamy in 2015, provided the closest access to Pennsylvania Route 33 for many industrial parks in these townships. Since 2006, Forks Township has been contracted to provide fire services to the borough, and the borough maintains its own police department. It is located in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, and in Pennsylvania's 137th (State House of Representatives) and 18th (State S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania
Upper Nazareth Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. At the 2010 census, Upper Nazareth Township's population was 6,231. The township spans from the Stockertown Borough western border, wrapping most of the way Nazareth westward toward Bath. Most of the township's population is centered in the part of the township that lies northeast of Nazareth, an area and census designated place commonly referred to as East Lawn, or East Lawn Gardens. Pennsylvania Route 191 runs through Upper Nazareth Township. Schoeneck, an Upper Nazareth Township village, is located in the township north of Nazareth and Nazareth Borough Park. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.1 km2), 7.3 square miles (19.0 km2) of which is land and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bushkill Township, Pennsylvania
Bushkill Township is a township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Its population was 8,178 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.20%) is water. It is in the Delaware River watershed and is drained by the Bushkill Creek, except for a very small area in the southwest drained by the Mononacy Creek into the Lehigh River. Blue Mountain forms its natural northern boundary. Its villages include Bushkill Center, Cherry Hill, Clearfield, Copella (also in Moore Township,) Katellen, and Rismiller. Neighboring municipalities * Moore Township (west) * Upper Nazareth Township (south) * Plainfield Township (east) * Ross Township, Monroe County (north) Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,982 people, 2,333 households ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belfast, Pennsylvania
Belfast is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plainfield Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. As of the 2010 census, the village's population was 1,257. Located in one of the earliest areas settled in the township, the village is believed to have been named for the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Its first families, mainly German and Welsh, came to Belfast in the late 1700s. The village was originally known as Belleville or Bellville because of its scenic view. The name Belfast came into use sometime after the Civil War. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Belfast has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,301 people, 505 households, and 382 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,181.0 people per square mile (456.7/km2). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
