Walnutport - Walnutport PA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 40° 45.223 W 075° 35.983
18T E 449375 N 4511590
Incorporated as a borough in 1909, Walnutport was originally a part of Lehigh Township. The area’s first settlers were from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland.
Waymark Code: WM12HAF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2020
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Walnutport-Incorporated as a borough in 1909, Walnutport was originally a part of Lehigh Township. The area’s first settlers were from Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland. Walnutport was established as a boat repair center along the Lehigh Canal. The walnut trees in the area and its service as a wayside inspired the name Walnutport.
Group that erected the marker: Northern Lehigh Future Focus.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue Walnutport , PA USA 18088
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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