Asa Packer was an American businessman who pioneered railroad construction, was active in Pennsylvania politics, and founded Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was a conservative and religious man who reflected the image of the typical Connecticut Yankee. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1857.
- Occupation
- politician, judge
- Position held
- United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 29, 1805
- Died
- May 17, 1879
