Northampton Street Bridge, Easton

Name: Northampton Street Bridge
Address: Easton, United States

#8 among attractions in Easton

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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. It is known locally as the "Free Bridge" thus distinguishing it from the Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge just upstream to the north. The crossing was first a ferry crossing run by David Martin, beginning in 1739. ()

Opened: 1896 (128 years ago)Length: 560 ftCoordinates: 40°41'29"N, 75°12'14"W

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PhillipsburgEaston United States

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Northampton Street Bridge – 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 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Easton
13 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.
~1270 ftS
Regional park, Canal
Pennsylvania Canal, Easton
7 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.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton
12 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.
0.6 miNW
Library
Campus of Lafayette College, Easton
15 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.
~1130 ftW
Museum, Farmer's market, History museum
Easton Farmers' Market, Easton
6 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.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Easton Cemetery, Easton
22 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.
~1090 ftN
Bridge
Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton
6 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.
~1390 ftW
Memorial
Peace Candle, Easton
7 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.
~1430 ftSE
40°41'19"N • 75°12'2"W
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
7 min walk • Scenic railroads, Tours, Platform
0.6 miN
Student center
Zeta Psi Fraternity House, Easton
15 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.
0.5 miW
Library
Easton Area Public Library, Easton
13 min walk • The Easton Area Public Library serves the community of Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The present Carnegie library was predated by a community library constructed by the Easton Library Company in 1811.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northampton Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Phillipsburg Commercial Historic District, Easton (3 min walk), Lander–Stewart Mansion and Stites Building, Easton (5 min walk), Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge, Easton (6 min walk), Easton Farmers' Market, Easton (6 min walk).

How to get to Northampton Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northampton Street Bridge:

Bus

Easton Bus Terminal (9 min walk)