Township History

Bushkill Township has been in existence since 1763 and was incorporated in August 1813. It was once part of Plainfield Township. It is located in the North Central part of Northampton County, bordered by Ross, Plainfield, Upper Nazareth, and Moore Townships, encompassing 25.8 square miles. The Bushkill Creek is our main tributary, with Monocacy Creek Watershed in the southwestern corner.

The first inhabitants were the Delaware Indians, followed by the early settlers who were mostly German farmers. Their special love for the soil produced many fine farms, and even now it remains quite rural. Our little villages of Jacobsburg, Cherry Hill, Clearfield and Bushkill Center are still serving the public needs. Our present population is estimated to be over 6500. The primary linkage between Bushkill Township and the Lehigh Valley is via Route 512 and 33. Bushkill Township is only 25 minutes from the cities of Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown, making it an ideal location to live.