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Interested in some fun facts and history about Catasauqua, PA?
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Here are some facts about Catasauqua, Pennsylvania:
- Catasauqua was founded in 1853 and incorporated as a borough in 1854.
- The town used to be a hub for the iron and steel industries in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The name of the town is derived from the Lenni-Lenape Native American phrase "gutes schwamm ache," which means "the place of the black shale."
- Catasauqua is home to the George Taylor House, a historic site that was the home of one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- The town is located along the Lehigh River and has a park with a boat launch and fishing pier.
- Catasauqua has a population of around 6,500 people and is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area.
- The town has a community library, a community center, and several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and service providers.
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