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Northampton, Pennsylvania

Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Northampton was founded in 1741. Near Bethlehem/Easton.
Founded 1741 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Northampton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Northampton, Pennsylvania

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1741 Founded: Lehigh Valley.
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1902 Incorporated: Northampton was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Northampton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Northampton continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Northampton

Jan 1, 2016
51 Year Old Gives Birth to her Own Granddaughter
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Complete Historical Timeline

1741 Culture
Founded
1902 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Lehigh Valley PA.
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Not Northampton MA.
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Near Bethlehem/Easton.
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Northampton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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Northampton was founded in 1741.

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