College Hill Residential Historic District, Easton

Name: College Hill Residential Historic District
Address: Easton, United States

#30 among attractions in Easton

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College Hill Residential Historic District

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College Hill Residential Historic District, Easton

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College Hill is a residential neighborhood in Easton, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood is situated on the hill overlooking downtown Easton which was once known as Mount Lafayette, and before that, Mount Washington. Lafayette College borders the neighborhood on its southwest side. The northern boundary of the neighborhood is Forks Township. The boundary lies along Chestnut Ridge, a steep hill that rises to 700 feet. College Hill has a total of three historic religious institutional buildings, three parks, and the remains of Rinek Mansion grounds. ()

Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'17"N, 75°12'17"W

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College Hill Residential Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Pennsylvania Canal, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Campus of Lafayette College.

0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Easton
14 min walk • Marquis de Lafayette is a monumental statue on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. The statue, designed by Daniel Chester French and standing on a pedestal designed by Henry Bacon, was dedicated in 1921 in honor of the college's namesake, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
1.1 miS
Regional park, Canal
Pennsylvania Canal, Easton
30 min walk • The Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, more commonly called the Delaware Canal, runs for 60 miles parallel to the right bank of the Delaware River from the entry locks near the mouth of the Lehigh River and terminal end of the Lehigh Canal at Easton south to Bristol.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton
26 min walk • The State Theatre, officially State Theatre Center for the Arts, is a 1,500-seat historic theater located in the City of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miSW
Library
Campus of Lafayette College, Easton
13 min walk • The Lafayette College campus is a 110-acre suburban area located on College Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Lafayette College also owns and maintains a 230-acre athletic complex, the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex, and leases a 1,500 square foot space in New York City.
0.9 miS
Museum, Farmer's market, History museum
Easton Farmers' Market, Easton
24 min walk • Easton House, also known as the Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic inn and tavern located at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Northampton Street Bridge, Easton
24 min walk • The Northampton Street Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Delaware River, connecting Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. It is maintained by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission despite not being a toll bridge.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Easton Cemetery, Easton
23 min walk • Easton Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Easton, Pennsylvania and the burial site of many notable individuals. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
0.7 miS
Bridge
Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton
18 min walk • The Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge is a modified Pennsylvania through truss bridge that carries U.S. Route 22 over the Delaware River. The bridge is between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. The bridge opened on January 14, 1938, and is operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
1 miS
Memorial
Peace Candle, Easton
25 min walk • The Peace Candle is a tower-like structure erected every Christmas season in Easton, Pennsylvania. The approximately 106-foot tall structure, which resembles a giant candle, is assembled each year over the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument, a Civil War memorial located in the city's Centre Square.
1.1 miS
40°41'19"N • 75°12'2"W
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
29 min walk • Scenic railroads, Tours, Platform
0.4 miSW
Student center
Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton
11 min walk • The Zeta Psi Fraternity House at Lafayette College is a historic fraternity house located on the campus of Lafayette College in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College Hill Residential Historic District?

Nearby attractions include William Jacob Heller House, Easton (5 min walk), Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton (11 min walk), Campus of Lafayette College, Easton (13 min walk), Lafayette College, Easton (13 min walk).

How to get to College Hill Residential Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to College Hill Residential Historic District:

Bus

Easton Bus Terminal (29 min walk)