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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harrisburg,_PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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   Harrisburg ( / ˈhærɪsˌbɜːrɡ /, Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 50,135 as of 2021, Harrisburg is the ninth-most populous city in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River.

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   5 days ago · Harrisburg, capital (1812) of Pennsylvania, U.S., and seat (1785) of Dauphin county, on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) west of Philadelphia. It is the hub of an urbanized area that includes Steelton, Paxtang, Penbrook, Colonial Park, Linglestown, Hershey, and Middletown.

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   Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania, one of the four U.S. states called a Commonwealth of the United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city has 50,099 people living in it. Harrisburg is the county seat of Dauphin County and is on the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Philadelphia.

   • Incorporated: 1791
   • Country: United States

   • Commonwealth: Pennsylvania
   • County: Dauphin

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   Harrisburg ( / ˈhærɪsˌbɜːrɡ /, Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 50,135 as of 2021, Harrisburg is the ninth-most populous city in Pennsylvania. Quick Facts Harrisbarrig (Pennsylvania German), Country ...

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   Is Harrisburg a city?

   • It is the larger principal city of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, also known as the Susquehanna Valley, which had a population of 591,712 as of 2020, making it the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Pennsylvania after the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lehigh Valley metropolitan areas.

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   What is the history of Harrisburg Pennsylvania?

   • Pennsylvania RR from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh ( Main Line) is finished. Swatara (McCormack) Furnace built in South Hanover township nearby. 1858 First Reading RR train in Harrisburg. Harrisburg incorporated as a city. West Harrisburg Market Company is formed by William K. Verbeke, which would become the Broad Street Market.

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   When did Harrisburg become a city?

   • In 1860, Harrisburg was chartered as a city. Steel and other industries continued to play a major role in the local economy throughout the latter part of the 19th century. The city was the center of a large amount of railroad traffic and supported large furnaces, rolling mills, and machine shops.

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   How did Harrisburg contribute to American history?

   • Harrisburg played a role in American history during the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. During part of the 19th century, the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed Harrisburg to develop into one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Timeline_of_HarrisburgTimeline of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania history - Wikipedia

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   1834 Pennsylvania Canal opens at Harrisburg. 1834 Dauphin Deposit Bank established. 1836 First train enters Harrisburg, operated by the Harrisburg, Mount Joy, and Lancaster RR. 1837 Harrisburg's first railroad (RR) station built. 1839 Cumberland County RR Bridge goes into operation; would burn down in 1841.