County of Northampton
County of Northampton Headquarters Address
669 Washington Street Easton, Pennsylvania 18042 (view in map)
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About County of Northampton
Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 297,735. Its county seat is Easton. The county was formed in 1752 from parts of Bucks County. Its namesake was Northamptonshire and the county seat of Easton is named for the country house Easton Neston.
Northampton County is included in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. Its northern edge borders The Poconos, and its eastern section borders the Delaware River, which divides Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Northampton County also borders the Delaware Valley and is included in Philadelphia's Media Market
The county is industrially-oriented, producing cement, and other industrial products. Bethlehem Steel, once one of the world's largest manufacturers of steel, was located there prior to its closing in 2003.
A Message from the County of Northampton Human Resources Northampton County is included in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. Its northern edge borders The Poconos, and its eastern section borders the Delaware River, which divides Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Northampton County also borders the Delaware Valley and is included in Philadelphia's Media Market
The county is industrially-oriented, producing cement, and other industrial products. Bethlehem Steel, once one of the world's largest manufacturers of steel, was located there prior to its closing in 2003.
Northampton County's Department of Human Resources serves the taxpayers by focusing
efforts on the County’s most valuable asset, its employees. Human Resources takes a leadership role and provides direction, technical assistance, training, equal employment opportunities, and labor relations coordination in the areas of recruitment, hiring, and retention of a diverse, qualified workforce.
Working Together to Make a Differenceefforts on the County’s most valuable asset, its employees. Human Resources takes a leadership role and provides direction, technical assistance, training, equal employment opportunities, and labor relations coordination in the areas of recruitment, hiring, and retention of a diverse, qualified workforce.
Gracedale Nursing Home, located in a beautiful rural setting outside Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been providing quality long term care, along with rehabilitative and restorative services to residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond since the 1960s.
Situated in a peaceful setting, Gracedale Nursing Home is surrounded by the beautifully landscaped Gracedale Gardens, a park-like setting of trees, flowers, picnic tables, benches, gazebos, and walking paths for residents and families to enjoy.
Our focus is to make a positive difference in the life and well-being of every resident and help each one attain the highest quality of life.
We invite you to visit us and experience the respect and dignity extended to each resident entrusted to our care.
HistorySituated in a peaceful setting, Gracedale Nursing Home is surrounded by the beautifully landscaped Gracedale Gardens, a park-like setting of trees, flowers, picnic tables, benches, gazebos, and walking paths for residents and families to enjoy.
Our focus is to make a positive difference in the life and well-being of every resident and help each one attain the highest quality of life.
We invite you to visit us and experience the respect and dignity extended to each resident entrusted to our care.
Northampton County’s rich past and historic settings have enhanced the quality of life we enjoy today. It’s a tradition that continues to shape our vibrant present and create our dynamic future.
Like most of the eastern half of Pennsylvania, Northampton County’s history is directly tied to William Penn. Penn received his famous land grant from King Charles II – named Pennsylvania (Penn’s Woods) by the king himself – as the settlement of a debt owed his late Father, Admiral Penn, in March 1681. History has recorded that King Charles II had absolutely no concept of North American geography, so the grant provided to the “godfather” of Pennsylvania is a rough document and difficult to comprehend, but the grant clearly states that the lands “west of the Delaware River” were included as part of the grant, encompassing the rich area of Pennsylvania that eventually became known as Northampton County.
GracedaleLike most of the eastern half of Pennsylvania, Northampton County’s history is directly tied to William Penn. Penn received his famous land grant from King Charles II – named Pennsylvania (Penn’s Woods) by the king himself – as the settlement of a debt owed his late Father, Admiral Penn, in March 1681. History has recorded that King Charles II had absolutely no concept of North American geography, so the grant provided to the “godfather” of Pennsylvania is a rough document and difficult to comprehend, but the grant clearly states that the lands “west of the Delaware River” were included as part of the grant, encompassing the rich area of Pennsylvania that eventually became known as Northampton County.
Gracedale’s origins date back to 1837 when the Northampton County Commissioners purchased a 365 acre farm from the Moravian Congregation. In 1951, the Moravian Church of America gave permission to use “Gracedale”, the English translation of “Gnadenthal”, which translates to “Dale of Grace” or “Kindness”. Previously, Gracedale was referred to as “The Northampton County Home”.
Originally, Gracedale was designed to care for the poor and wards of Northampton County. Today, Gracedale enjoys a reputation as one of the finest long term care facilities in the state of Pennsylvania.
Our Mission To care for the people with health care needs in the most cost effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life. Our Vision To improve care outcomes such that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.
Originally, Gracedale was designed to care for the poor and wards of Northampton County. Today, Gracedale enjoys a reputation as one of the finest long term care facilities in the state of Pennsylvania.
Our Mission To care for the people with health care needs in the most cost effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life. Our Vision To improve care outcomes such that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.
Number of Employees in County of Northampton
1,001 to 5,000
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