Vera Cruz, Pennsylvania
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Vera Cruz is a small village to the south of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Main Road and Vera Cruz Road in Upper Milford Township, Pennsylvania and is notable for being the location of the oldest tavern in Lehigh County.
Vera Cruz is part of the East Penn School District. Students in grades nine through 12 attend Emmaus High School.
[edit] Early Jasper Mines
The area near Vera Cruz was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape. Historically, Vera Cruz was the location of one of the earliest jasper mines on the continent. The jasper mines date to 8000 BC. The jasper pits are recognized as the earliest industrial site in North America.
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Discover Emmaus, Pennsylvania issued by Emmaus Main Street Program
