Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley is a region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, located along the Lehigh River and including Lehigh County and Northampton County. Its principal cities are Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.
The Lehigh Valley is historically important for its production of steel and anthracite coal. The region is located roughly 50 miles north of Philadelphia, the country's fourth largest city, and 90 miles west of New York City, the country's largest city.
Famous people from the Lehigh Valley
- Chuck Bednarik, former professional football player, Philadelphia Eagles.
- Stephen Vincent Benét, author.
- H.D., writer.
- Jonathan Frakes, actor.
- Peter Gruner, professional wrestler.
- Larry Holmes, boxing's former heavyweight champion.
- Lee Iacocca, former chairman of Chrysler Corporation.
- Keith Jarrett, musician.
- Michael Johns, health care executive, former White House speechwriter.
- John Kline, Member of Congress.
- Carson Kressley, fashion consultant, Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
- The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), actor, former professional wrestler.
- Amanda Seyfried, actress, model.
- Dana Snyder, voice actor.
- Christine Taylor, actress, wife of actor Ben Stiller.
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas, actor.
See also
External links
- Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
- Lehigh Valley PA Online – links
- Lehigh Valley International Airport
Categories: Pennsylvania geography