29-595: North Catasauqua is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania , United States. The borough was founded in 1907. The population of North Catasauqua was 2,971 at the 2020 census. The borough is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census. In August 2008, borough council officially adopted and christened North Catasauqua as "small Town U.S.A.", with
58-568: A break room, and shower facilities for employees. A paved pathway leading down to the Delaware and Lehigh Canal towpath and Lehigh River was created, along with a parking lot, for future public recreation at the river. North Catasauqua borough celebrated the centennial of its incorporation with a year-long celebration in 2007. North Catasauqua is located at 40°39′43″N 75°28′34″W / 40.66194°N 75.47611°W / 40.66194; -75.47611 (40.661896, -75.476015). According to
87-619: A campaign devised by the North Catasauqua Betterment Committee for the official recognition. In 1907, citizens of West Allen Township met at the Northampton Hotel, and signed a petition declaring the formation of the North Catasauqua. The petition was submitted to the county in early June, the final decree of incorporation was made on June 11, and was officially entered into the records on June 17. Shortly after
116-689: A generally southward pattern from the Pocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania through Allentown and much of the Lehigh Valley before joining the Delaware River in Easton . Part of the Lehigh River and a number of its tributaries are designated Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources . The river's name is an anglicisation of
145-676: A growing naturally reproducing population within the river below F.E.W. dam all the way to Northampton . The Lehigh River is a whitewater river with Class I, II, and III rapids. The most popular section of the Lehigh River for whitewater rafting , kayaking, and canoeing is through the Lehigh Gorge State Park . The Lehigh Gorge State Park begins at the Francis E. Walter Dam and ends in Jim Thorpe . Several white water outfitters operate guided white water rafting trips in various sections of
174-415: A highly winding course through valleys between ridges of Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains . Its upper course is characterized by numerous whitewater rapids and supports recreational pursuits, including rafting , kayaking , and canoeing . Its lower course forms the heart of the Lehigh Valley , a historically important anthracite coal and steel -producing region of Pennsylvania. The river rises in
203-669: A household in the borough was $ 39,375, and the median income for a family was $ 47,214. Males had a median income of $ 35,324 versus $ 26,250 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 19,424. About 5.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. The borough is served by the Catasauqua Area School District . Catasauqua High School serves grades 9–12. Catasauqua Middle School serves grades 5–8. Sheckler Elementary School serves grades K-4. Borough (Pennsylvania) In
232-533: A related or even the same name. There are 956 boroughs and 56 cities in Pennsylvania. Many home rule municipalities remain classified as boroughs or townships for certain purposes, even if the state's borough and township codes no longer apply to them. Lehigh River The Lehigh River is a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River in eastern Pennsylvania . The river flows in
261-495: A zigzag whitewater course through Lehigh Gorge State Park to Jim Thorpe , then southeast, past Lehighton . Southeast of Lehighton, it passes through Blue Mountain in the narrow opening at Lehigh Gap . A six-mile stretch of the river between Freemansburg and Easton is known as the "dry-lands" because all of the water from rain drainage flows underground. From the Lehigh Gap, the river flows southeast to Allentown , where it
290-455: Is joined by Little Lehigh Creek , then northeast past Bethlehem , where it joins the Delaware River in Easton at Pennsylvania's border with northwestern New Jersey . The Lehigh River holds many species of fish, including trout , smallmouth bass , largemouth bass , pickerel , panfish , carp , catfish , eel , and muskie . Rainbow trout , brown trout , and brook trout in the 11"-14" range are average, while some have been caught in
319-417: Is the town of Bloomsburg , recognized by the state government as the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania. Boroughs tend to have more developed business districts and concentrations of public and commercial office buildings, including courthouses. Boroughs are larger, less spacious, and more developed than the relatively rural townships, which often have the greater territory and even surround boroughs of
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#1733130131229348-581: The Lenape name for the river, Lechewuekink , which means "where there are forks". Both Lehigh County and Lehigh Valley are named for the river. Between 1821 and 1966, the Lehigh River was owned by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company , making it the only privately owned river in the United States. This private ownership continued until a local representative, Samuel Frank, promoted a bill to return control of
377-420: The U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 0.8 square mile (1.9 km), of which 0.7 square mile (1.9 km) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km) (2.67%) is water. The Lehigh River and Lehigh Canal and towpath provides the western border of the borough. As of 2007, there were 9.92 miles (15.96 km) of public roads in North Catasauqua, all of which were maintained by
406-586: The United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , a borough (sometimes spelled boro ) is a self-governing municipal entity, equivalent to a town in most jurisdictions, usually smaller than a city , but with a similar population density in its residential areas. Sometimes thought of as "junior cities", boroughs generally have fewer powers and responsibilities than full-fledged cities. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities , boroughs, or townships . The only exception
435-404: The 20" range. Smallmouth bass are large in numbers but are of smaller size with most between 8"-14" with an occasional fish from the 18"-21" range. There is an increasing number of muskie being reported within the 30"-52" range. There are both pure and tiger muskie, the usually sterile, hybrid offspring of the true muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) and the northern pike (Esox lucius) being caught in
464-567: The Charotin Fire Department in 1909. A new combined firehouse and municipal building was built in 1911. Prior to this, firefighting equipment was housed at the Hoffman and Follweiler stables. Church services were held around the borough at various places of worship including St. Lawrence Church (built in 1857), St. Andrew's Church (built in 1903), and Holy Trinity Church, which was built in 1903. In 1913, North Catasauqua School District razed
493-779: The Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania in several ponds in Lehigh Township in Wayne County , approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Scranton . The PA Gazetteer of Streams shows that the Lehigh River begins as the outflow of Pocono Peak Lake . Flowing south from the south end of the lake (a natural but dammed body of water), the river turns west after a mile and receives water from many lakes and ponds as it flows past Gouldsboro . It flows initially southwest through southern Lackawanna County and then through Francis E. Walter Dam . Near White Haven , it turns south, following
522-537: The borough police department, borough offices, council chambers, a meeting room, fire department administrative headquarters, as well as room for future expansion. Charotin Fire Department was relocated to the municipal building site in 1980 with the building of a new combined fire station and public works garage. The North Catasauqua Public Works Department moved to its present location at the Main Street complex when
551-452: The borough. Main thoroughfares in Catasauqua include Howertown Road and Eugene Street. As of the 2010 census, there were 2,849 people, 1,181 households, and 809 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,825.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,477.0/km). There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 1,612.3 per square mile (622.5/km). The racial makeup of the borough
580-556: The four-room Allen Township schoolhouse so that a new one could be built. The new school building housed grades 1-8 and featured, what were at the time, state-of-the-art amenities. After a merger of North Catasauqua and Catasauqua school districts in 1953, the school housed elementary grades 1-6 until June 1972. On June 14, 1947, the borough celebrated the opening of the North Catasauqua Park and Playground built on 4 acres (16,000 m) of land purchased from Northampton County. At
609-455: The incorporation, the first borough elections were held, with William H. Thomas becoming the first burgess, an office equivalent to a present-day mayor . Located between the larger boroughs of Catasauqua in Lehigh County and Northampton in Northampton County , North Catasauqua quickly grew as businesses and residents came into the new borough. A police department was formed along with
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#1733130131229638-402: The old Charotin fire station and municipal garages were sold in 1986. A public works building was built in 1983 at the Main Street complex. The new building included garages and an office, and allowed all of the public works’ equipment to be housed in one building. In 2004, an additional building was erected. This new facility allows for increased storage and includes bigger garage bays, offices,
667-433: The river to the state in 1967. According to an environmental report from a Pennsylvania nonprofit research center, the Lehigh River watershed is ranked second nationally in the volume of toxic substances released into it in 2020. The study mirrored a previous report by the state's Department of Environmental Protection that found most of the county's waterways unsafe for swimming or aquatic life. The Lehigh River flows in
696-662: The river. Over the years since 2005 various groups such as the Lehigh Coldwater Fishery Alliance and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have worked with the Army Corps of Engineers to design annual flow plans from the Frances Walter Dam (F.E.W.) to maximize the cold water discharge through the spring and summer. This has helped enhance the population of coldwater species like brown trout to gain
725-432: The time, the park included a war memorial , complete with flagpole and monument (erected in 1945); playground equipment; a baseball diamond ; and 95 Sycamore trees . The park and playground quickly became a popular spot for play and recreation, as well as band concerts, picnics, the borough Christmas tree, and carnivals. The Willowbrook Golf Course has played an important role in the borough's development. The golf course
754-416: The years and has become a popular course for local residents and area golfers. Today, the golf course has been closed so more housing can be built in the borough. In 1975, North Catasauqua borough obtained possession of the building and transferred the municipal offices to the site in 1976. In 1995, extensive renovations took place and a rededication ceremony was held in 1996. The municipal building now houses
783-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.9. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males. The median income for
812-523: Was 95.2% White , 1.2% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 1.7% from other races , and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population. There were 1,181 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who
841-657: Was originally a private five-hole course built by Colonel James Fuller on the Willowbrook Farm Estate to entertain personal friends and executives visiting the Fuller Company in Catasauqua. In 1932, the golf course opened as a private nine-hole course leased to Dr. Calvin Miller from Mrs. Dorothy Fuller, the Colonel's widow. The golf course was open to the public in 1934 as a way to pay for expenses. The golf course has grown over
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