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4 days ago · History of Lackawanna County. Lackawanna County is the youngest of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, having been formed on August 13, 1878 from the northern part of Luzerne County after a long dispute. Prior to its establishment as Pennsylvania’s 67th county, the state legislature passed an Act of Assembly on April 17, 1878 calling for a vote of ...
3 hours ago · Pennsylvania ( / ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə / ⓘ, lit.'Penn's forest country' ), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania [b] ( Pennsylvania Dutch: Pennsylvanie ), [7] is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States.
3 days ago · Updated:4:36 PM EDT May 27, 2024. WEST WYOMING, Pa. — For Decades Rita Galenty of West Wyoming has come to this corner to watch the Memorial Day Parade through her neighborhood. "I always come ...
2 days ago · So when visiting the “Keystone State,” take a detour from the big city and explore these underappreciated towns, ready to welcome all and leave a lasting positive impression on both young and old. Home. Places. Cities. 8 Underappreciated Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania. Michael Vecchio May 29 2024 in Places.
1 day ago · Pennsylvania, constituent state of the U.S., one of the original 13 American colonies. It is bounded to the north by Lake Erie and New York; to the east by New York and New Jersey; to the south by Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, and to the west by West Virginia and Ohio. Its capital is Harrisburg.
3 days ago · Amish began migrating to Pennsylvania, then-regarded favorably due to the lack of religious persecution and attractive land offers, in the early 18th century as part of a larger migration from the Palatinate and neighboring areas.
2 days ago · Quick Tips for using this 1800 Historical Pennsylvania Counties Map tool. There are four ways to get started using this Historical U.S. Counties map tool. Type any PRESENT-day place or address in the “Search places” box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list.
