Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
Freemansburg is a borough of 2,894 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1830.
Why visit Freemansburg
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hoover-Mason Trestle, Lehigh University, Bethlehem Armory and Bethlehem Waterworks.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Freemansburg
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About Freemansburg
Freemansburg is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,875 as of the 2020 census. The Lehigh River, a 109-mile-long (175 km) tributary of the Delaware River, flows through Freemansburg.
From the Wikipedia article Freemansburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Hoover-Mason Trestle
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Elevated linear park in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lehigh University
School · 2.5 mi
Private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Minsi Trail Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks29
Bethlehem Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Armory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Bethlehem Waterworks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Pump-powered public water supply
Burnside Plantation
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Central Bethlehem Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Elmwood Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Fountain Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
National historic district located at Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Gemeinhaus-Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gristmiller's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Complex of the oldest surviving buildings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Silk Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lutz-Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
One-room school in Lower Saucon Township, United States of America
Martin Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Office building in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
The Bayou
Restaurant · American, Southern, Alcohol · 1.3 mi
702 Hawthorne Road, Bethlehem
Mo-Su 11:00-07:00
Chop House at Wind Creek
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem
Flama Tropical
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.3 mi
559 East Broad Street, Bethlehem
Kyoto Sushi & Hibachi Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.1 mi
2342 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem
Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.4 mi
1330 East 4th Street, Bethlehem
Pho Viet Royal II
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
1880 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
52 more on the map.
History
The area that would become Freemansburg was first settled by the Bachman family in the 1760s with their old stone house, which also doubled as a tavern, still standing on the western edge of the borough. The Bachmans resisted several attacks from local Indians who lived on the opposite bank of the Lehigh River. Shortly afterwards the Bachmans were joined by the Freemans as well as Moravians from neighboring Bethlehem who built a series of mills, as well as a distillery and tavern.
From the History section of Freemansburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Wind Creek Bethlehem Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem
Churches and places of worship24
Packer Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Our Lord's Ascension Polish National Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
2105 Jennings Street, Bethlehem
Holy Bethel Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.5 mi
1224 East 4th Street, Bethlehem
Iglesia Esperanza for Bethlehem Moravian Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
1240 East 4th Street, Bethlehem
Bethlehem Christian Training Center
Church · 1.4 mi
529 East Broad Street, Bethlehem
Shopping10
Stefko Market Inc. (Oriental Food and Gift)
Grocery · 0.9 mi
1205 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
Stefko Mower Sales & Service
Hardware store · 0.7 mi
1450 Stefko Boulevard, Bethlehem
The Outlets at Wind Creek
Shopping center · 1.4 mi
77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem
Gas and EV charging14
Raceway (Not affiliated with RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.)
Gas station · 1.2 mi
3608 Freemansburg Avenue, Bethlehem
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare4
Map of Freemansburg
226 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springtown 1 Nne (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Northampton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Bethlehem 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Fountain Hill 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- West Easton 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Catasauqua 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Fullerton 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- DeSales University 7 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Bath 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Raubsville 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Allentown 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Easton 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Freeman House, Freemansburg PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Bethlehem Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Packer Chapel 1, Peter L Moore, Public domain
- Moravian Sun Inn Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Armory Lehigh Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- LUTZ-FRANKLIN SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Editing Gemeinhaus-Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Pembroke Village Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Gristmiller's House Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Lipps & Sutton Silk Mill 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Heller House, Coemgenus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Tannery Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Elmwood Park Historic District, Pubdog, Public domain
- MartinTower, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethlehem Waterworks Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Burnside Plantation Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Masonic Temple, Fountain Hill HD 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illick's Mill Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Silk Mill Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Bethlehem Steel Lehigh Plant Mill No. 2 Annex Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Lehigh Valley Railroad Headquarters Building Oct 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- High House and Minsi Trail Bridge, Mad House Photography, CC BY 2.0
- National Museum of Industrial History, Glenn Koehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh University Alumni Building, Matt Casey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethlehem PA 1st Presby PHS064, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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