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Wind Gap History

Situated 752 feet above sea level in a gap in the Appalachian Mountains, Wind Gap has served as a natural passageway throughout history, first to Native Americans and later to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. A still-standing stone house located in town was once a toll gate on the stagecoach route that ran between Scranton and Philadelphia. The arrival of the railroad in 1878 connected Wind Gap to the Slate Belt, fueling the town’s economy. Wind Gap officially became a borough in 1893.

Demographics

The population of Wind Gap over the last decade has remained fairly stable at around 2,700. Approximately 1,200 households live within the city’s boundaries, which covers a land area of 1.36 square miles. The estimated median household income is $35,000, and the median home value is around $155,000.

Known as “The Gateway to the Poconos,” Wind Gap is a small borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Its central location offers easy access to the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan region and to all the recreational activities available in the town’s natural surroundings. Recently approved as the fifth Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, Wind Gap is gaining a reputation as an appealing stopover for travelers enjoying adventures in the great outdoors.

Local Attractions

Wind Gap may be small in size, but it’s big on attractions. From hikes on the Appalachian Trail to indoor rock climbing at the North Summit Climbing Gym, there’s always something fun and exciting to do:

• Annual events like the Wind Gap Car Show and the Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival draw visitors from all over Lehigh Valley.
• The newly restored Gap Theatre boasts the largest indoor screen in the Poconos and features live music shows as well as family-friendly movies.
• With multiple ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, the 25-acre Wind Gap Park in the town’s primary sports venue.