Mayors of Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Mayor of Allentown | |
|---|---|
| Term length | Four years (renewable once) |
| Inaugural holder | Samuel McHose |
| Formation | 1867 |
| Website | Mayor's Office |
Allentown, Pennsylvania, now the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, was founded in 1762 as Northampton Towne by William Allen, a wealthy shipping merchant.