Martins Creek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Martins Creek, Pennsylvania
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Location of Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
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 Martins Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Martins Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Township | Lower Mount Bethel |
| Area | |
| • census-designated place | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • census-designated place | 664 |
| • Density | 813.73/sq mi (314.19/km2) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18063
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-47896 |
Martins Creek is a small community in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. It is called a census-designated place because it is a special area the government tracks for population information. Martins Creek is located right next to a stream also named Martins Creek.
According to the 2020 U.S. census, 664 people live in Martins Creek. It is part of the larger Lehigh Valley area, which is a big group of cities and towns. This wider area had a population of over 861,000 people in 2020. Martins Creek uses the Zip Code 18063.
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| 2020 | 664 | — | |
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History of Martins Creek
Early Settlements and Names
Around 1730, some families from Scotland and Ireland, known as Scotch-Irish, settled in this area. They called their new home Hunter's Settlement. The first person to officially settle Martins Creek was Robert Lyle in 1741.
A few years later, around 1747, James Martin arrived. He built a grist mill, which was a building where grain was ground into flour. James Martin later became a colonel, a high-ranking officer, during the American Revolution. In 1744, a missionary named David Brainerd worked with the local Lenape Native American people here.
By the 1800s, the area was known as Flatfield because of its flat land. Later, around the time of the American Civil War, it was called Martinsville. Finally, the name changed to Martin's Creek, which is what it is known as today.
Important Events and Industries
In 1939, a famous person named Alexander Kerensky got married in Martins Creek. He was a former prime minister of Russia. He married an Australian journalist named Lydia Ellen Tritton.
In 1942, a sad event happened nearby. An explosion at a cement factory in Sandts Eddy caused the deaths of 31 people. Today, you can visit the Hunter-Martin Settlement Museum to learn more about the early history of this area.
For many years, the main industry in Martins Creek was the Alpha Portland Cement Company. This company made cement, which is used to build things. However, the factory closed down in 1964.
Notable People from Martins Creek
- Alexander Kerensky: He was a very important political leader. He served as the president of the Russian Republic in 1917.
- Larry Fink: He is a well-known photographer.
See also
In Spanish: Martins Creek (Pensilvania) para niños
