Government Detail
Summary
| Name | Level | Type/Class | Home Rule? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton, Township of (Lehigh, defunct) | municipality or lower | Township | no |
Detail
| Census Creation Date | Created | Boundary Alteration Count | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1795 | 3 | Feb 26, 1853 |
Map
Related
| Name | Relationship | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh, County of | Parent | most recent |
| Northampton, County of | Parent | former |
Affected Government
| Detail | How Affected | Adverse Government | How Adverse Affected | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Creation | Salisbury, Township of (Lehigh) | Reduction | Aug 1795 |
| View | Reduction | Northampton, Borough of (Lehigh, defunct) | Creation | May 6, 1811 |
| View | Reduction | Allentown, Borough of (Lehigh, defunct) | Expansion | 1852 |
| View | Reduction | Allentown, Borough of (Lehigh, defunct) | Expansion | 1852 |
| View | Dissolution | Salisbury, Township of (Lehigh) | Expansion | Feb 26, 1853 |
| View | Dissolution | South Whitehall, Township of | Expansion | Feb 26, 1853 |
Affected Government Form
| Detail | Government Form | Date |
|---|---|---|
| View | Township | Aug 1795 |
Other Successful Event Links
| Detail | Type | Description | Successful? | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | New County | Lehigh County 1812 Creation | yes+ | Mar 6, 1812 |