Lehigh River
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The Lehigh River is a river in eastern Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 100 miles (161 kilometers) long and flows southwest and then southeast, eventually emptying into the Delaware River. The name "Lehigh" is derived from a Delaware Indian word, Lechauwekink, meaning "where there are forks". The river is a significant geographical feature in Lehigh County, which is bordered by the river to the east. Historically, the Lehigh River played a role in industrial development, particularly with the advent of the Lehigh Canal in 1829, which facilitated the transport of anthracite coal.12
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