Slatington, Pennsylvania
Slatington is a borough of 4,290 people in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1737.
Why visit Slatington
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fireman's Drinking Fountain and Lehigh Canal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Slatington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Slatington
Slatington is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States, in a geographic region known as the Slate Belt. As of the 2020 census, Slatington had a population of 4,283. Slatington is located northwest of Allentown and Bethlehem. Slatington 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.
From the Wikipedia article Slatington, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Fireman's Drinking Fountain
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Sculpture in Slatington, United States of America
Lehigh Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Canal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Slatington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes14
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
405 South Best Avenue, Walnutport
Scoopendorf’s Ice Cream Company
Ice cream · 1.0 mi
350 South Best Avenue, Walnutport
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
201 South Best Avenue, Walnutport
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
473 Main Street, Walnutport
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 05:30-22:00
2 more on the map.
History
In 1737, Nicholas Kern was the first settler in what would become Slatington. The Lenape Native Americans were already living along "Warriors Path," which would become Route 873. Kern established a sawmill shortly after arriving.
In 1756, Benjamin Franklin reported to Governor Morris that he had procured boards and timber from Kern's sawmill. In the 19th century two Welshmen, who recognized its properties and importance from being used in Europe, discovered slate. A quarry was set up in 1845, and, in 1847, a factory was erected. In 1864, Slatington was incorporated into a Borough of Pennsylvania; its first mayor was Robert McDowell. Historically, structural iron, knit goods, and silk were manufactured in Slatington, and there were abundant slate quarries in the area.
In 1900, 3,773 people lived in Slatington, and, by 1910, that number had grown to 4,454. Between 1910 and the 2010 census, the population reduced slightly, to 4,232. The ZIP Code for Slatington is 18080.
In 2010, the Fireman's Drinking Fountain and Slatington Historic District were named to the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Slatington, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
649 West Washington Street, Slatington
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
8110 PA 873, Slatington
St. Peter's United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
7860 Center Street, Slatington
Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church
Church · 0.7 mi
233 Main Street, Walnutport
Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
840 South Best Avenue, Walnutport
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Slatington
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 21°F | 2.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 4.4 in | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lehighton 1Ssw (7 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
Lehigh County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (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, 11 miles away.
- Palmerton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Cherryville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Schnecksville 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Egypt 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Cementon 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Weissport East 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lehighton 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Northampton 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Coplay 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Stiles 8 mi southeast, about 13 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
- Main St 619, Slatington PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-09-25 11 24 37 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 873 (Main Street) just south of Walnut Street in Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-25 11 43 11 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 873 (Main Street) just south of Walnut Street in Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-25 11 27 21 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 873 (Walnut Street) just north of Chestnut Street in Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-25 11 40 37 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 873 (Walnut Street) just north of Main Street in Slatington, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Municipal Building, Slatington PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 873 nb in Slatington, Feb. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 873 nb entering Slatington, Feb. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh Canal-Glendon, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Fireman's Drinking Fountain 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main St 751, Slatington PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vigilant Fire Company Firemen's Monument 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toyota Pickup 4x4 (Hilux), Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Escarpment, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lehigh River in Walnutport, PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh Canal in Walnutport, PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh Canal in Walnutport, PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St 27, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Railroad St, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St 103, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diamond Fire Co, Walnutport PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diamond Fire Co, Walnutport PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Walnutport PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lehigh Valley Free Presbyterian Church, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St 225, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Walnutport PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victory Park Ampitheater, Slatme4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington St, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Walnutport PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church UCC, Walnutport PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Walnutport PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomson's Meat Market, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial, Walnutport PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church UCC, Walnutport PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St, Walnutport PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church UCC, Walnutport PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St 401, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main St 409, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Ave 105, Walnutport PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 873 nb approaching Lehigh Gap, Feb. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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