During the fall of 1777, general washington and 11,000 troops were stationed in the township, guarding the wissahickon valley from british redcoats, who then held philadelphia. There are 0 public schools in west bethlehem township with an average homefacts rating of na. Overview of the east bethlehem township, washington county. The township is divided into four districts wards which include vestaburg, millsboro, fredericktown and clarksville washington county. The regester log house was listed on the national register of historic places in 1974 geography. West bethlehem genealogy in washington, pennsylvania. Welcome to the bethlehem township messaging system. This copy is a softcover reprint of a previously owned high school yearbook. The total crime rate for west bethlehem township is very low, and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
Contains chronolgy, map, countybycounty information. Bethlehem township, northampton county, pennsylvania. This project provides easy access to the rich history that can be found in bethlehem township through an interactive history trail. Bethlehem lies in the center of the lehigh valley, a region of 731 sq mi 1,890 km 2 that is home to more than 800,000 people. Maps pennsylvania historical and museum commission. Years listed below are not consecutive east allen 18451854 east allen 18551882 east penn 18171842 easton late 1700s early 1800. Bethlehem township was settled by europeans as early as 1730. East bethlehem township is a township in washington county, pennsylvania, united states.
The purpose of the south bethlehem historical society is to preserve and make known the second chapter of bethlehems history 1850 on by focusing on the individuals, ethnic groups and material evidence which helped make possible the industrialization of south bethlehem. For anyone interested in bethlehem history or the development of a firefighting in america in general. The east bethlehem township board of commissioners meets on the second wednesday of every month at 6. West bethlehem township is located in washington county, pa. These names are taken from a city directory put together in 1891 by an enterprising businessman who got the names from the us government. Within the atlases are 24,371 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Fredericktown is a keystone community located in southwestern washington county. Page 967erected as a county during the joint proprietorship of thomas penn and richard penn, sons of william penn, in the spring of 1752. This article first appeared in the souvenir history book of the borough of south bethlehem, pennsylvania issued in connection with the semicentennial celebration oct. East bethlehem township high school, fredericktown, pennsylvania 1942 yearbook staff of east bethlehem township high school on. He was born december 27, 1961, in millsboro, a son of the late harvey and ruth smith. While barges carrying coal serve as a reminder of the regions history.
East bethlehem township high school, fredericktown, pennsylvania 1945 yearbook staff of east bethlehem township high school on. Baker and fish pot runs empty into it in east bethlehem township. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 5. To look at the bucolic hills and isolated landscape of bethlehem township and think that this very place has had a significant impact on the course of.
Show east bethlehem township on the map, create and download custom graphs for east bethlehem township, explore neighboring areas of east bethlehem township, measure distance between east bethlehem township and other areas, and more. Of the thirteen original townships into which washington county was divided immediately after its erection in 1781, the second on the list was the township of bethlehem, which embraced the present territory of east and west bethlehem and a part of that of east pike run township. East hills opened in 1967 as a junior high school and became a middle school in 1981. At the date of its organization, july 15th, 1781, it was bounded on the north by strabane township, east by bethlehem township, south by morgan township a township of greene county since 1796. The history of northampton county an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania by wm. Farabaugh has written a commemorative book, east carroll township and the sunset ballroom, that relates the townships rich history. It falls within the new yorknewarkjersey city, nynjpa metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the united states office of management and budget.
Fredericktown chamber of commerce fredericktown, pa. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The southside arts district is home to many artists, arts and educational institutions, restaurants, shops and creative industries, not to mention steelstacks, wind creek bethlehem and the south bethlehem greenway which runs through the district. The rail line established its center valley station on the east side of the saucon creek about a quarter of a mile east of the village nucleus.
If this is a police, fire, or medical emergency dial 911. Melishwhiteside county maps maps, created between 1816 and 1821, of fortyfour counties, record group 17. The quarterly schedules are pretty easytofollow, as the stops and times generally dont change all that much, but it is good to check back periodically in order to keep track of whatever minor alterations andor holiday cancellations might be in store. History of northampton county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. The township contains the frederickstownmillsboro censusdesignated place. The authors have created a book that is both good history and makes interesting reading. East bethlehem township, washington county, pennsylvania. Trail signs have been placed at each of these locations or at a safe location nearby. Ewing, john kennedy, correspondence relating to application for a warrant for 4 acres of unimproved vacant land in east bethlehem township, washington county, 19191920 folder 27 doster, w. West bethlehem genealogy in washington county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 washington county 1,192 west bethlehem 8. After the civil war the borough of south bethlehem was formed. It is bounded north by east and west pike run, east by the monongahela river, south by greene county, and west by west bethlehem.
Whether you no longer have your own copy or want to surprise someone with a unique gift. History of east bethelem township, washington co pa. Special thanks to susan walters who transcribed this work. East bethlehem township is a firstclass township governed by a board of five 5 elected commissioners. Harvey jay obituary fredericktown, pa observerreporter. Bethlehem township is a township in northampton county, pennsylvania, united states. Blueboard message boards are a new online resource that allow members to connect with the scbwi community and find other passionate creatives in the industry. Together with allentown and easton, the valley embraces the allentownbethlehemeaston, panj metropolitan area, including lehigh, northampton, and carbon counties within pennsylvania, and warren county in the adjacent state of new jersey.
Find 2 listings related to east bethlehem township municipal authority in fredericktown on. This book catalogs the trials and tribulations of a protestant religion and how they came to the americas to escape scorn in europe by treacherous governments in the 15001600s. Southside arts district christmas city bethlehem, pa. Dining options range from malaysian to irish, tacos to charcuterie and fine dining to awesome pizza. Local laws in east bethlehem township are enacted to protect and guide our residents with the intention to keep order and peace within the township. History of washington county, pennsylvania with biographical sketches of. Bethlehem township, formed in 1781, was split into east and west bethlehem townships in 1790.
If this is a police or public safety nonemergency, please call northampton county dispatch at 6107592200. If you are interested in the history of bethlehem steel, we recommend the 120 page, 90,000 word forging america. Washington county genealogy pagenweb project, a respository for genealogy or genealogical research and original source documents for families in washington co pa. Some pioneers of washington county, pa a family history, 1902 by francis smith reeder. History of washington county, pennsylvania 1882, wise fought. Bethlehem, pa 1890 contains the names of people living in northampton county in 1890. Washingtons encampment extended from militia hill on the west, over fort and camp hills, to edge hill on the east. Presently the school houses approximately 1,140 students. Hanover township is the only township in this county,east of the lehigh river. Upper saucon township a bicentennial tribute 1743 1976. The demographic statistical atlas of the united states. Fredericktown mon valley magazine observerreporter.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. This is a free lookup of over 80,000 names from the 1890 census. Land office map collection an index of land office maps found in record group 17, arranged alphabetically by county and then by township. Pennsylvania historical maps and atlases historic map works. The township of bethlehem came into existence in 1746. At that time, it was a political division of bucks county, pa.
The oldest village in east bethlehem township, fredericktown was laid out in. Morgan, thomas ellsworth us house of representatives. We cover approximately 17 square miles of east bethlehem township and deemston borough, made up of small towns such as fredericktown, vestaburg, millsboro, williamstown, besco, sandy plains and vesta heights. East bethlehem township is a firstclass township governed by a. East bethlehem high school yearbook, washington county pa. Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Bethlehem township is located in the lehigh valley region of the state and is a suburb of bethlehem, pennsylvania. The founding of the town of bethlehem, pa is one of hope for a group of religious peoples who only sought to find freedom from persecution and exercise their beliefs. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with. Please fill out the form below and a representative will contact you within the next business day. East bethlehem township is a township in washington county, pennsylvania, united. Early history of bethlehem township township of bethlehem.
It became a part of bucks county in 1737, the year of the famous walking purchase. The state of pennsylvania collection contains 654 atlases spanning 326 years of growth and development 1681 through 2007. In the original record of this county its name is written aimwell. The regester log house was listed on the national register of historic places in 1974. Municipalities with qualifying wells within this municipality, a contiguous municipality, or within 5 miles amount based on population. The story of bethlehem steel that was published on december 14, 2003 by the morning call.
The bookmobile makes designated stops all around our service area, which includes hanover and bethlehem twps. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. East bethlehem township, washington county, pa view area data like population, house unit, etc. Using the links below, you can access information and past and present photographs for each historical location in town. East bethlehem township recently installed a kayak launch at the site of the former. History upper saucon township lehigh county, pennsylvania. The township of bethlehem is a first class township located in northampton. To learn more about why you should care about auto theft and tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of auto theft, visit the pennsylvania auto theft prevention authority website. Copies of adopted minutes may be obtained by submitting an open records request form link provided below. History of east bethelem township, washington co pa east bethlehem township. John harris 1934 bethlehem liberty 1935 ashland 1936 kingston 1937 steeltonhighspire 1938 kulpmont 1939 blythe township 1940 scranton tech. Located in the northeastern part of bethlehem on the border of fastgrowing bethlehem township, the school has seen a major increase in student population.
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