Hemphill Farm

Hemphill Farm Hemphill Farm was purchased in 1945 by the late George and Mildred Hemphill. The farmhouse itself dates back to the 1870s.

It now is an operating farm with a variety or small animals including chickens and sheep. The area now known as Bear Creek was home to the Rittenhouse Gap mines, a part of the Mid-Atlantic Iron Belt. The mines date back to the late 1800s and the time of Thomas Edison, who was drawn to the mines to develop a cost-effective means of extracting iron ore from crushed rock. The railroad servicing the m

ines was known as the Catasuaqua-Fogelsville Railroad. It was built in the 1850s as a way to transport iron ore to furnaces along the Lehigh River, including Lock Ridge Furnace in Alburtis, where the ore was used to make cannon and machinery. The Rittenhouse Gap mines were abandoned after World War I when the iron industry was drawn to the upper Midwest. Nearby the farm is Bear Creek Mountain Resort, plenty of dining opportunities and other recreation. Located only minutes from I-78 accessing New York City within 1.5 hours and one hour to Philadelphia and 30 minutes to Lehigh Valley International airport. The area is also known for it's cycling and the Lehigh Valley Velodrome which is only three miles from the farmhouse.

11/11/2018

The farm has new ownership. Congratulations to everyone. Stay tuned for upcoming posts. Thanks for many years of dedication John and Will.

Finally the Japanese Maple turned deep red.
11/06/2018

Finally the Japanese Maple turned deep red.

Seasonal photo from 2012 on a chilly autumn morning.
10/10/2018

Seasonal photo from 2012 on a chilly autumn morning.

09/29/2018

Congratulations to Julieanne and Mike. They tied the knot today.

Congratulations Randi and Steve!
09/15/2018

Congratulations Randi and Steve!

Luckily the rain stopped for a few days. Randi and Steve’s wedding this weekend.
09/14/2018

Luckily the rain stopped for a few days. Randi and Steve’s wedding this weekend.

The morning glory are back.
09/04/2018

The morning glory are back.

Happy Labor Day.
09/03/2018

Happy Labor Day.

Kristina and Rolando are tying the knot today.
08/04/2018

Kristina and Rolando are tying the knot today.

07/04/2018

A few new lambs born during the heat wave the past several days.

Address

117 Hemphill Street
Longswamp, PA
18011

Telephone

+12152628015

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