Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania
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Location of Hokendauqua in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
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 Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh |
| Township | Whitehall |
| Area | |
| • Census-designated place | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Census-designated place | 3,340 |
| • Density | 3,030.85/sq mi (1,170.41/km2) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18052
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-35120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177188 |
Hokendauqua is a small community in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. It is also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 3,340 people lived in Hokendauqua. It's a suburb of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The larger area around Allentown, called the Lehigh Valley, has over 860,000 people.
Locally, people often shorten the name Hokendauqua to "Hokey." It sounds like "hockey." The community uses the ZIP code 18052.
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History of Hokendauqua
Hokendauqua was started in 1854. A very important person in its early days was David Thomas. He owned a company called the Thomas Iron Company.
David Thomas made Hokendauqua the main place for his company. He and his family built two large iron furnaces there. They also helped plan the town. It had a church and a store for the company workers. Hokendauqua was known as a "company town" because the company owned many of the homes and businesses.
Where is Hokendauqua Located?
Hokendauqua is in the northeastern part of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°39′34″N 75°29′27″W / 40.65944°N 75.49083°W.
Neighboring Towns and Rivers
The town of Coplay is just north of Hokendauqua. To the northwest is Stiles, another census-designated place. South of Hokendauqua is West Catasauqua.
East of Hokendauqua, across the Lehigh River, is North Catasauqua. A bridge connects these two communities. Pennsylvania Route 145 runs along the western edge of Hokendauqua. This highway goes south about 4 miles to Allentown. It goes north about 11 miles to Walnutport.
Land and Water Features
The U.S. Census Bureau says Hokendauqua covers about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). All of this area is land.
The community is near the Lehigh River. A smaller stream called Coplay Creek also flows through the southwestern part of Hokendauqua.
Population of Hokendauqua
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,411 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,378 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,340 | −1.1% | |
The population of Hokendauqua has been fairly steady over the years. In 2000, there were 3,411 people. By 2010, the number was 3,378. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 3,340.
Education in Hokendauqua
The Whitehall-Coplay School District serves the students in Hokendauqua. Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, attend Whitehall High School.
Famous People from Hokendauqua
Some notable people have lived in Hokendauqua:
- Joe Antolick – A former professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Thomas J. Lynch – A World War II flying ace, known for his skills in air combat.
- Matt Millen – A former professional football player for teams like the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. He also served as a president and general manager for the Detroit Lions.
See also
In Spanish: Hokendauqua para niños
