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Northampton

county, Pennsylvania, United States
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Northampton, county, eastern Pennsylvania, U.S., bounded by Blue Mountain to the northwest, New Jersey to the east (the Delaware River constituting the border), and the Lehigh River to the southwest. The hilly terrain rises to Blue Mountain, along which runs the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Other streams include Martins, Monocacy, and Saucon creeks; Bushkill Creek runs through Jacobsburg State Park. Founded by Moravians in 1741, Bethlehem is known for its architecture and musical tradition and...

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