Wassergass, Pennsylvania facts for kids

A. L. Bergstresser & Son General Store in Wassergass

Wassergass is a small, unincorporated community located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a name but no official local government, like a town or city. It's part of a larger area called the Lehigh Valley. This region is home to many people, and Wassergass is one of its quiet spots.

The Story of Wassergass

This little village wasn't always called Wassergass! It was first known as Ironville. However, there was another place nearby called Iron Hill, which caused confusion. To make things clearer, the name was changed.

The name Wassergass has been used since the 1890s. It comes from the German words for "water lane." This name makes perfect sense because there's a stream flowing nearby. Imagine a lane or path next to water – that's where the name came from! A post office was opened in Wassergass in 1892, but it only stayed open for about 12 years.