Northampton County
Rountable Leaders
- Honorable Stephen Baratta
- (610) 559-6935
- Kevin Dolan, Director
- (610) 559-3290
The Liberty Bell was rung in Easton Circle, Northampton County in the 1700s. The county was created in 1752. Northampton is centrally located on the eastern part of Pennsylvania - 50 miles north of Philadelphia, 75 miles west of New York City and 80 miles east of Harrisburg.
The topography of the county’s 379 square miles is rolling to mountainous with streams, rivers and farmland contrasting rural and urban settings. The county is known for its slate quarries and limestone production. The major employers of Northampton County include government, education, health care and the Guardian Life Insurance Company. The county produces Crayola Crayons, Silly Putty, cement, iron castings and moldings, paper and plastic products.
Northampton County Facts
- Population
- 267,066
- Class
- 3rd, Home Rule
- Founded
- 1752
- County Seat
- Easton, PA
- Website
- www.northamptoncounty.org