Born from our heritage of pulling slabs of grey slate out of the mountains and working with our hands.
The Borough of Bangor was incorporated in 1875. The discovery of slate threw this once small farming community into a period of rapid expansion as quarries were dug and a town built. A mixture of Pennsylvania German, Welsh, English and Italian families settled here in hopes of finding a better life. They named their new town Bangor after the famous slate mining town, Bangor, in Wales, from which many of the settlers came. Through hard work these ambitious people earned Bangor, PA, an international reputation for superior roofing slate, school blackboards and floor tiles.
Due to the booming slate industry, Bangor was the center of commerce in the Slate Belt. Most of the buildings in our downtown were built between 1890 and 1910, in a wonderful variety of architectural styles. Bangor is actively pursuing a Historic Preservation Program to preserve and enhance our downtown for future generations.
History buffs can explore our diverse history at the Slate Belt Heritage Center. Visit the Bangor Public Library’s historic archive to research everything from old newspaper stories to genealogy. Our talented artisans continue the tradition of creating with their hands. Be sure to visit our unique shops where you can purchase slate crafts, homemade candy, original jewelry, custom upholstery, original fashions, antiques and collectibles. At our eateries you can enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, homemade baked goods and a wide variety of culinary cuisine .
Situated 75 miles from New York City and 90 miles from Philadelphia, Bangor is the gateway to the Pocono Mountains and the natural beauty of the Delaware River. Nestled in this beautiful scenic area, Bangor retains its quaint small town charm.
The Borough of Bangor was incorporated in 1875. The discovery of slate threw this once small farming community into a period of rapid expansion as quarries were dug and a town built. A mixture of Pennsylvania German, Welsh, English and Italian families settled here in hopes of finding a better life. They named their new town Bangor after the famous slate mining town, Bangor, in Wales, from which many of the settlers came. Through hard work these ambitious people earned Bangor, PA, an international reputation for superior roofing slate, school blackboards and floor tiles.
Due to the booming slate industry, Bangor was the center of commerce in the Slate Belt. Most of the buildings in our downtown were built between 1890 and 1910, in a wonderful variety of architectural styles. Bangor is actively pursuing a Historic Preservation Program to preserve and enhance our downtown for future generations.
History buffs can explore our diverse history at the Slate Belt Heritage Center. Visit the Bangor Public Library’s historic archive to research everything from old newspaper stories to genealogy. Our talented artisans continue the tradition of creating with their hands. Be sure to visit our unique shops where you can purchase slate crafts, homemade candy, original jewelry, custom upholstery, original fashions, antiques and collectibles. At our eateries you can enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, homemade baked goods and a wide variety of culinary cuisine .
Situated 75 miles from New York City and 90 miles from Philadelphia, Bangor is the gateway to the Pocono Mountains and the natural beauty of the Delaware River. Nestled in this beautiful scenic area, Bangor retains its quaint small town charm.
A special thanks to the County of Northampton Department of Community Economic Development! A portion of our events are financed through a grant obtained through this department. These events are very expensive and we couldn't make them happen without their support.
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A special thanks to the Borough of Bangor for all their support both financially and support. We couldn't make these events happen without all the support we get including closing streets, taking care of the trash, allowing us to use your insurance, assisting in clean up, support with advertising, assistance with grants and much more!
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Click on above to get a Welcome to our Historic Downtown showing the Quality of Life, Parks & Recreation and Community Organizations.
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Above is a picture of the Borough Map for our Historical Bangor Business Association. We will accept any business within Bangor Borough limits who wants to join our association. If your business is just outside our area and you are interested in joining our association please send us an email and we will have our association vote for your membership approval. |
