Lackawanna County
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Lackawanna County boasts the scenic beauty of the Pocono Northeast with its posh resorts and lush greenery, seasonal fun at the Montage Ski Resort, Stadium on Ice, Montage Amphitheatre and Red Barons Multi-Purpose Stadium, and special attractions like the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour and Anthracite Heritage Museum.
Lackawanna County adopted a home rule charter in 1976.
Lancaster County
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For years, Conestoga wagons, developed in Lancaster County, passed through carrying freight to settlers across the Alleghenies. Illustrious residents of Lancaster County include: George Ross, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; General Edward Hand who practiced medicine after the Revolutionary War; Thaddeus Stevens whose opposition to slavery was felt throughout Congress, and President James Buchanan. Lancaster served as the nation’s capital when the Continental Congress, fleeing from the English, met there on September 27, 1777. From 1799 to 1812, Lancaster served as the state’s capital.
Lancaster’s 946 square miles encompass rolling farmland and historic towns and villages. The county is known to have the most productive non-irrigated soil in the nation. Major Lancaster County employers are Lancaster General Hospital, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Armstrong Holdings, Inc., and County of Lancaster and High Industries, Inc.. Lancaster County is known for its food products such as pretzels, potato chips, chocolate candy; bricks; floor coverings; pharmaceuticals; farm equipment; iron and pewter products; clothing; furniture; printed and published goods; and more.
Lawrence County
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Lawrence County’s 378 square miles contain a diverse cultural heritage, including two sects of old-order Amish. The county is home to a wide range of activities, including its own ballet company, community theater, historic museum and art galleries. The county boasts the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the City of New Castle, which is the largest performing arts stage between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Lawrence County contains a variety of terrain, from level plains in the northwest to steep, rugged gorges in the southeast. McConnell’s Mill State Park, located in the southeast portion of the county, consists of over 2,400 acres and contains the Slippery Rock Creek gorge, one of the most scenic areas in the Commonwealth.
The home of the original Warner Brothers Theater in New Castle is being recreated and will become the centerpiece of a new entertainment complex in the county. The complex will include a theater stage for live performances, interactive shows featuring film, music and robotics, as well as restaurants and retail establishments.
The home of two internationally-known fireworks display companies, Pyrotecnico, Inc. and Zambelli Internationale Fireworks Manufacturing Company, Inc., lend credence to Lawrence County’s title as the "Fireworks Capital of America."
Lebanon County
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Lebanon County was created in 1813 from parts of Dauphin and Lancaster Counties and became the 47th county in Pennsylvania. It has a land area of approximately 363 square miles and is located at the center of the southeastern quadrant of Pennsylvania. Over 40% of the land is cropland; the county ranks high for agricultural sales in Pennsylvania. Although Lebanon County is known for its agriculture, more than one third of the workforce is employed in manufacturing.
Lehigh County
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Lehigh County is located in southeastern Pennsylvania in the area known as the Lehigh Valley, with the city of Allentown as its county seat.
Lehigh County has a thriving cultural scene with stage theaters, an art museum, an amusement park, a premier bicycle racing track, historical sites, and arts and music festivals.
Lehigh County neighbors the east coast’s major markets. Regular commuters realize the ultimate convenience of our central location and transportation options. Our community is comprised of 347 square miles of rolling hills including over 11,000 acres of preserved farmland and a network of more than 17,000 acres of outdoor recreational areas that offer extensive leisure opportunities.
Luzerne County
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Luzerne County is the site of the first burning of anthracite coal, the Wyoming Valley Massacre in 1746 and the early movie production, "French and Indian War," circa 1905.
The rolling foothills, mountains, valleys and forests of Luzerne’s 90 square miles produce coal and timber, and provide a backdrop for one of the state’s largest natural lakes, with a nine mile circumference. Health care, government and warehousing are the county’s major employers. Major products include semiconductors, textiles, electronic equipment and telecommunications.
Luzerne County boasts five college campuses and is the home of F.M. Kirby Center (The 5 & 10), the Giants Despair Hill Climb and the First Union Civic Center.
Lycoming County
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Lycoming County has played host to presidents, actors, writers and once to the King and Queen of England. The county is full of many wonderful surprises from the simple charm of general stores and covered bridges to the spectacular beauty of Victorian homes and Gothic towers left over from the lumber boom era.
The terrain of Lycoming’s 1,215 square miles is principally drained by the West Branch Susquehanna River and the Lycoming, Loyalsock, Munch, Pine and Little Pine Creeks, located along some of the most scenic and primitive mountain and forest regions in the state. And the fertile farmland is set against the gently rolling backdrop of the Allegheny Mountains. Major employers include health care, government, education and manufacturing.
Lycoming is the home of Little League Baseball and hosts the Little League World Series each year in August. It is also home to Lycoming College, Pennsylvania College of Technology and Newport Business Institute.
McKean County
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McKean County is 992 square miles of gently sloping hills and plateau areas dissected by deep valleys. Ninety-one percent of the land area is forested. The community of Kane is known as the "Black Cherry Capital of the World." Industries range from timber to oil, health care to manufacturing and farming. Zippo Manufacturing, producer of the world famous proof lighter, is a major employer. Case Cutlery, maker of the world-renowned case knives, St. Gobain Containers and Pittsburgh Corning Corporation are other top employers.
McKean County is the home of the Kinzua Viaduct, constructed in 1900, located at the Kinzua Bridge State Park near Mt. Jewett. The structure spanned the Kinzua Creek Valley with a length of 2,053 feet and stood 301 feet high. It was once promoted as the "eighth wonder of the world," and was the second tallest railroad bridge in North America. On July 21, 2003, the Viaduct was partially destroyed when an F-1 tornado toppled eleven of the twenty towers that have supported the Viaduct in its reach across the sky for over 100 years.
Other interesting sites to visit in the county include the Allegheny National Forest and Reservoir, Allegheny Arms and Armor Museum, Bradford Landmark Society Museum, Bradford National Historic District, Eldred World War II Museum, General Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel, Historic Crook Farm, McKean County Historical Society Museum, Penn-Brad Oil Museum, and the Zippo/Case Visitors Center.
Mercer County
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Mercer County’s rich history has many stories to tell beginning with the fact that the territory was the home for several American Indian nations such as the Seneca Tribe of the Iroquois Confederacy under the leadership of Chief Cornplanter. Following the Revolutionary War, soldiers purchased land for "certificates of depreciation," as a benefit of their military service. The early settlers found a land that offered gently sloping and rolling hills covered with forests of mixed hardwoods.
Mercer County’s role in having major transportation systems located within her borders begins as far back as the Erie Extension Canal that opened a market for iron ore and manufactured goods between the Great Lakes, the east coast and the Ohio River. Railroads soon replaced the canal. Today, major highways such as Interstate 80 and 79 and the Route 60 connector to the Pennsylvania Turnpike maintain the important agriculture and manufacturing transportation links to the world’s marketplace.
Mifflin County
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The Logan Guards Regiment of Mifflin County was one of the first to volunteer for service at the outbreak of the Civil War. Four county natives earned the Medal of Honor; three volunteer soldiers in the Union Army earned their medals in the closing days of the Civil War; the other one, a professional Regular who made the U.S. Calvary his lifelong career, earned his medal in combat with Native American warriors in 1872. All are buried in Mifflin County.
The terrain of Mifflin’s 432 square miles has mountains and valleys. The Juniata River flows through the county with an abundant supply of fish. Standard Steel, Lewistown Hospital and New Holland are major employers. The county is known for the production of train wheels, farm equipment, medical instruments and plastic bags.
Standard Steel is the oldest continuously operating steel mill in Pennsylvania. In 1813, the Stone Arch Bridge was built in Mifflin County. This unique bridge was built without a keystone and was part of the Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Turnpike. A portion of the Pennsylvania Canal that is located at the Locust Campground is the longest restored section of that canal that is still filled with water.
Monroe County
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Monroe County was established in 1836 from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties. It is named for President James Monroe. Its 611 square miles host the Pocono Mountains (part of the Appalachian Chain), beautiful valleys, farmland and forests. The county is known for its scenic beauty, sparkling lakes and clean streams, gentle mountains and the Delaware Water Gap.
Monroe County has a bit of everything from luxurious resorts, to family attractions, to sophisticated software companies and traditional manufacturing. The largest employers include the tourism industry, Tobyhana Army Depot, Pocono Medical Center, Roadway Express, Aventis Pasteur, factory outlets and government. The county produces vaccines, brushes, electronic parts and components and it is a four-season vacation destination.
Monroe County has been deemed the second fastest growing county in Pennsylvania. It is considered the "Gateway to the Poconos" and is located 75 miles from New York City and 90 miles from Philadelphia. It is also home of East Stroudsburg University and the Pocono International Raceway.
Montgomery County
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Montgomery County is the third most populous county in Pennsylvania behind Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties. The county boasts fine residential communities, prosperous commercial areas and industrial centers, historical attractions, academic centers, and vast farms and woodlands. The county’s business community shows potential for continued growth among high-tech computer firms, world-renowned pharmaceutical companies, thriving retail centers, manufacturing companies of all sizes and a wide range of small businesses.
Montgomery County’s most recognizable attraction is the Valley Forge National Historical Park, where during the winter of 1777-1778, General George Washington and his ragged band of Continental troops reorganized and strengthened their forces in preparation for a later victory in the Revolutionary War.
Montour County
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Montour County is where the first T-rail was manufactured, revolutionizing the railroad industry. Established in 1850 from Northumberland and Columbia Counties, Montour is the only county named for a woman, Madame Catherine Montour. Madame Montour was an Indian woman who served as an intermediary in negotiating peace treaties.
The 129 square miles of Montour are mostly rolling foothills. The county is known for the iron that was mined there until the early 1900s. Now it is a semi-agricultural region, but major employers include Geisinger Medical Center and Danville State Hospital. Products made in the county are automotive valves, textiles, agricultural product, truck trailers, cabinetry, and health care industry products.
Northampton County
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The Liberty Bell was rung in Easton Circle, Northampton County in the 1700s. The county was created in 1752. Northampton is centrally located on the eastern part of Pennsylvania - 50 miles north of Philadelphia, 75 miles west of New York City and 80 miles east of Harrisburg. The topography of the county’s 379 square miles is rolling to mountainous with streams, rivers and farmland contrasting rural and urban settings. The county is known for its slate quarries and limestone production.
The major employers of Northampton County include government, education, health care and the Guardian Life Insurance Company. The county produces Crayola Crayons, Silly Putty, cement, iron castings and moldings, paper and plastic products.
Northumberland County
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Northumberland warrants the title "Mother of Counties." When it was established in 1772 it encompassed a territory equal to one-third the area of the Commonwealth. From this vast area, some 26 counties were created in subsequent years.
Northumberland County now has 460 square miles of its original 15,000 square miles, an area comprised of mountains, valleys, farmland, forests and some urban areas. Agriculture and coal mining were aspects of the county’s early economy and both continue to play an important role today as leaders seek alternative opportunities for the future.
Northumberland was the fourth largest anthracite coal producing county until 1952, and presently holds third place. The fortunate factor of two branches of the Susquehanna River converging within its borders early made the county a center for the distribution of lumber, coal, and other products, which was enhanced first by the canals and, later, the railroads.
Thomas Edison chose the county for his first electric light stations. Joseph Priestley, the father of modern chemistry, lived here. Lorenzo Da Ponte, Mozart’s librettist, was also a resident for a time. Before European arrival, these were important lands for the native Americans.
The county’s diverse population is proud of its heritage and long has been noted for its work ethic.
Perry County
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Perry County is part of the Appalachian Mountain Region. In 1820, it became Perry County from part of Cumberland, named after Oliver Hazard Perry.
Perry County’s 550 square miles have mountains and valleys dotted by farming communities. The county is known for its recreation, timber, wild life and tranquil lifestyle; 17,378 acres of the county are state game lands.
Agriculture, government and schools dominate the list of employers. Products made in Perry County include arts and crafts, bakery items, mulch, and dairy and farm products.
Little Buffalo State Park offers fishing, hiking and an arts festival, and the Millersburg Ferry is the last operating ferry to travel the Susquehanna River. Perry County boasts 14 covered bridges, eight of which cross Sherman’s Creek, making it the most of any named waterway in the world.
Philadelphia County
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Philadelphia County was one of the three original counties created by William Penn in November, 1682. Its name signified "brotherly love," although the original Philadelphia in Asia Minor was actually "the city of Philadelphus." Philadelphia was laid out in 1682 as the county seat of the Province; it was chartered as a city in 1701, and rechartered in 1789. On February 2, 1854, all municipalities within the county were consolidated with the city. The county offices were merged with the city government in 1952.
Pike County
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Pike County, located in the Pocono Mountains, is named after Zebulon Montgomery Pike, the discoverer of Pike’s Peak. The spectacular beauty of Pike County is reflected in its picturesque mountains, verdant forests, and pristine lakes, streams and waterfalls. Approximately 30% of the county is in public ownership including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area, state game lands, state forest and state park. In the early 1900s, Pike County was a popular vacation spot for hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts; today, many people make their homes there because of its proximity to the metropolitan areas in New York and New Jersey.
Potter County
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Potter County is named for General James Potter, a Revolutionary War hero. It was an early center of the lumbering and tanning industries. The county seat, Coudersport, was incorporated in 1848. It is named after Jean Samuel Couderc, an Amsterdam banker.
Schuylkill County
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Schuylkill County offers a diverse drive from rolling farmlands to 
mountainous coal lands. Rich in the history of the Molly Maguires, Yuengling Brewery, the birthplace of cable television (Service Electric), Mrs. T’s Pierogies, and such greats as big band leaders Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Schuylkill County offers a wide variety of outdoor activities and educational opportunities. The unique and rich history of our county is represented through a variety of museums, interesting tours, scenic train rides, architectural styles, ethnic festivals, state parks and truly one-of-a-kind sculpture, which abounds across the county.
This large area is known for timber, good quality water supply and anthracitic coal - over four billion tons remain in local coal reserves. Home to Penn State Schuylkill and the new Lehigh Carbon Community College Campus, Schuylkill County is providing a variety of educational opportunities through partnerships with numerous institutions of higher learning.
Intersected by Routes 61 and Interstate 81, Schuylkill County is quickly becoming a leader in warehousing development for Fortune 100 companies. The creation of Highridge Business Park and strategic Keystone Opportunity Zones has opened the doors for numerous Fortune 100 companies to locate in the county’s 783 square miles. Manufacturing, retail trade, health care, education services and public administration are the county’s top employers.
Snyder County
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Snyder County was created in 1855 out of Union County. The name honors Simon Snyder, three-term governor of Pennsylvania (1808-1817). He made his home in Selinsgrove. Middleburg, the county seat, was incorporated in 1864. Selinsgrove is the largest municipality and the home of Susquehanna University. The county was the scene of the Penns Creek Massacre in 1755.
Somerset County
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Somerset County was the site of the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Its 1,074 
square miles contain mountains and rolling hills. Mt. Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania extends 3,213 feet above sea level.
The county is known for its coal, timber and farmland; the largest employers are manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. Somerset County is the second largest producer of maple sugar in the United States. It also produces fabricated metal products, camping trailers, truck bodies and hose nozzles.
In response to comments by President Bush, Somerset County was recently named "America’s County". Somerset County is the site of the Quecreek Miners rescue, the United Airlines Flight 93 crash, the Windber Research Institute, North American Hoganas (powdered metals producer), the Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail, and many other visitor sites.
Sullivan County
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Sullivan County, Pennsylvania is a breathtakingly beautiful, entirely rural community in Northcentral Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains Region. Sullivan County was named for Senator Charles C. Sullivan who took an active role in passing legislation to create the county. Named for John LaPorte, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania from 1843-1851, Laporte, the county seat, is perched atop the Appalachian Plateau at an elevation of 2,060 feet. Mountains and valleys, forests and farmlands are the terrain in Sullivan County’s 478 total square miles including waterways. The county is known for semi-anthracitic coal, timber and tourism. The major employers are the timber industry, agriculture and the state and county governments. Maple syrup, furniture, candles, baskets, jewelry, art and photography are also made in Sullivan County.
Known as the "Gem of the Endless Mountains," Sullivan County is a unique area with beautiful state parks Ricketts Glen and Worlds End, breathtaking waterfalls, scenic vistas, small villages, natural lakes, quaint shops and a rich heritage that draws people to the region. In addition, the covered bridges located in Forksville, Hillsgrove and Sonestown are entered in the National Register of Historic Places.
Whether graced by spring pastels, summer greens, autumn hues or newly fallen winter snow, Sullivan County’s mountains are profoundly beautiful. Summer temperatures average between mid 70s and low 80s. Winter temperatures average in the low to mid 30s. Annual rainfall averages 35 inches; annual snowfall averages 70 inches.
Susquehanna County
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Historically Susquehanna County was a famous stop on the Underground Railroad, as slaves made their way north to freedom. Today Susquehanna County’s 824 square miles of mountains and valleys are known for bluestone quarries and timber. Elk Mountain, the highest peak in Pennsylvania has 27 trails for skiers from novice to advanced. The Susquehanna River begins its course through Pennsylvania in the county.
Susquehanna County is proud of its reputation for friendliness and hospitality, a place where visitors are always welcome.
Tioga County
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One of the most famous outdoor authors of the 19th century, George Washington Sears who wrote under the pen name of Nessmuk, was from Tioga County.
The county has always been influential in affairs of both personalities such as John Inscho Mitchell, U.S. Senator; William B. Wilson, the first U.S. Secretary of Labor (1913-1921) under President Woodrow Wilson; and William A. Stone, governor of Pennsylvania (1899-1903).
The rolling foothills and forests of Tioga Countys 1,157 square miles are known for timber, coal, sand and gravel, gas and small oil fields. The county also produces maple syrup, dairy products and veal. Health care, manufacturing and agriculture are the major employers.
Tioga County is home of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, a 55-mile long, 1,000 foot deep gorge of Pine Creek. The Pennsylvania Mountain Laurel Festival is celebrated every year in June.
Union County
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Union County is home to the Buggy Museum, located in Mifflinburg. Its 317 square miles encompass rolling hills, forests, rural communities and open space. The county is known for agriculture, but also Pennsylvania House Furniture and Playworld Playground Equipment. Government, Bucknell University, the federal penitentiary and Playworld are the largest employers.
Venango County
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In Venango County, the enterprising and independent spirit of its 
residents and businesses is as evident today as it has been throughout its history. Historical highlights include the series of forts constructed at the mouth of the French Creek as it enters the Allegheny River; Fort Machault flew the French flag, Fort Venango the British, and Fort Franklin the early American. Their respective symbols together constitute the official flag of Franklin, the county seat. The world’s first commercial oil well was drilled outside Titusville in 1859 by Edwin Drake. Today, Drake Well Museum and the area’s designation as the "Oil Heritage Region" (a Pennsylvania Heritage Park) celebrate the many individuals present during this period of oil excitement.
The 31 municipalities in Venango County have seen a changing series of industries and technologies, from timber, iron furnaces, and coal, to oil, and more recently specialty steel, plastics, and telecommunications. Today’s products include deep mining equipment, antioxidents, sign posts, pizza shells, full-color printing, ferrous metals, maple-saturated nuts and even player pianos. As of 2001, ranked by the number of employees, the largest firms are the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UPMC-Northwest Health Systems, Joy Mining Machinery, school districts, the County of Venango (the fifth largest employer), the Conair Group, Dalloz Fall Protection, Wal-Mart, and Franklin Industries Company. Key services include hospitality, medicine, commerce, technology, finance, government and natural resource extraction (oil, gas, lumber).
Of the 675 square miles, 80% is forested terrain. Lush deep stream valleys and the main stem of the beautiful Allegheny River are enjoyed by outdoorsmen of all kinds. "Oil Heritage Festival" is celebrated each July in Oil City. AppleFest is held each October in Franklin recognizing John Chapman’s (Johnny Appleseed) residing and having an apple orchard nursery along French Creek from 1797 to 1804.
Warren County
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The first successful oil well in which drilling tools and explosive charges were used is the Grandin Well in Tidioute, Warren County, PA.
The 1,035 square miles of this rural county are known for timber and oil. United Refinery, Osram-Sylvania, Blair Corp., Whirley Industries and Loranger Manufacturing are Warren County’s largest employers, producing oil refined products, plastics and timber.
Washington County
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Washington County was created on March 28, 1781. It was the first county in the United States to be named after President George Washington. It was a young George Washington who passed through the region during the French and Indian War.
Washington County is home to Meadowcroft Village; known nationwide for its 16,000 year old archeological dig and re-created 19th century village. Perhaps the most visited landmark in Washington County is its 23 covered bridges. Most are over a century old and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, Washington County is made up of 863 square miles of rolling farmlands, mountains, valleys, small villages and numerous towns. The Monongahela River forms the eastern border of the county for 40 miles.
Once a center for the booming coal and oil industry of the early twentieth century, Washington County has become increasingly diverse. Today the county’s largest employer is the service industry. Agriculture also plays a large role; there are more than 1,300 farms whose value of production is more than $38 million annually. Other important industries include the manufacture of fabricated and primary metals and industrial machinery and equipment. The I-79 corridor, which runs through the center of the county and is bisected by I-70 in Washington, has prompted a boom in both the residential and commercial construction industries as well as tourism.
Wayne County
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Wayne County was the site of the test run of the Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive in the U.S. to run on a commercial track in 1829. The 760 square miles of mountains, forests and farmland are known for the lakes, streams, timber and recreation opportunities.
Wayne County’s major employers are small industries, education, agriculture and tourism. Products made in the county include computer paper, printing material and woodmaking.
Wayne County is the third fastest growing county in Pennsylvania.
Westmoreland County
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During the French and Indian War, in the middle of the 18th century, Britain and France fought for control of North America. In 1758, in what would become part of Eastern Westmoreland County, General John Forbes began a road across Pennsylvania. Forbes’ Road was guarded by fortifications, and its ultimate aim was of aiding in the attack on Fort Duquesne. One of these fortifications along the Loyalhanna he named "Fort Ligonier" after Sir John Ligonier, his commander in Great Britain. In 1763, the Battle of Bushy Run decided the fate of the region in favor of the English, and by 1773, Westmoreland County was born. The first county established in Pennsylvania west of the Allegheny Mountains, Westmoreland County originally encompassed a vast area of Western Pennsylvania, including current day Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. Part of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, and Indiana counties were also included in this "Mother of Counties." The home of Robert Hanna was originally used for the county courts, and historic Hanna’s Town, near Greensburg, PA, remains an ongoing archeological dig, a site registered with the National Register of Historic Places.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Westmoreland County grew on the strength of the coal, steel, and rail industries, and while manufacturing remains a critical component of its economy, the 21st century sees Westmoreland County making strides in the service and technology industries, with its major employers being Sony Electronics, Inc., Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Latrobe Area Hospital, United Parcel Service, Elliot company and Super Value Pittsburgh Division. Westmoreland County has been considered as one of the possible routes for the Pennsylvania High-speed Maglev project, and whatever occurs in the future for commerce and industry, it is certain that Westmoreland County has the workforce, intellectual resources, committed industry, governmental leaders, and the community spirit to remain a great place to live and work in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Wyoming County
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Wyoming County was created in 1842 from part of Luzerne County. It is named for the Wyoming Valley. Wyoming is derived from the Indian word meaning "extensive meadows." Tunkhannock, the county seat, was incorporated in 1841. It is named for Tunkhannock Creek. The creek’s name means "small stream."
York County
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York County: The First Capital of the United States
"When it comes to American history, the road often leads to York County," proclaims the York County Visitors Guide. From the days of the Continental Congress meetings in olde York Town to today, York County has been at the crossroads of history. Comprising over 900 square miles, York County is home to almost 370,000 residents who enjoy the scenic vistas and unparalleled beauty of some of the country’s most productive farmland. Staking claim as the "Factory Tour Capital of the World," York County is also home to a wide range of manufacturing companies who open their doors to visitors, so young and old can learn about the products and people who contribute to York’s rich heritage. With 21 golf courses, three state parks and eight county parks, York County also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. History, heritage and opportunity...it all comes together in York County!
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