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In Lackawanna County, our goal is to foster and maintain a progressive community that successfully recruits and preserves high-paying, family-sustaining jobs. We continually strive to improve our quality of life through investment in a well-developed park and recreation system, creation of vibrant arts and cultural experiences, establishment of green practice and a commitment to innovative human services delivery. Our pledge is to continue finding progressive ways to make Lackawanna County a great place to live, work and play!

Corey D. O'Brien Jim Wanzacz

Patrick M. O'Malley

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION & MAPS

Lackawanna County Quick Facts

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Mileage & Travel Times

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Municipalities Map

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Visitor Info, Business Parks/Attractions Map

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County Highway Map

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Scranton Center City Map

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HISTORY

The Discovery of Anthracite Coal

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When Coal Was King

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Decline & Renewal

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Historical Facts on County Municipalities

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GEOGRAPHY

Topography

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Geology

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Climate

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Population Distribution

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Political Subdivisions

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Transportation

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GOVERNMENT

County Government

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Elected County Officials

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City Government

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Borough Government

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Township Government

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School Boards

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County Judicial System

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Magisterial District Judges

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Correctional Institutions

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Federal Officials

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State Officials

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Registered Voters

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Taxes

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Tax Assessment

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Calculating Real Estate Taxes

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DEMOGRAPHICS, STATISTICS, & QUALITY OF LIFE

Population Characteristics

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Housing Characteristics

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Crime & Law Enforcement

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Economic Characteristics & Employment

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Economic Development

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Conservation & Land Preservation

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Health Care & Human Service Providers

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Health Profile & Vital Statistics

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Public Utilities & Authorities

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Media & Communications

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Attractions, Recreation, Arts, & Events

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Libraries

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Shopping Centers

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Religious Traditions

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TOWN LINES

Municipalities Directory

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Rank by Population & Square Miles

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Population Change: 1960 ? 2010

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SCHOOL LINES

School Districts Map

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School Districts Directory

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Northeastern Educational IU 19

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Enrollment Trends & Projections

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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges, Universities & Career/Tech Ed

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Education Demographics

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MISCELLANEOUS

Lackawanna County Trivia

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County Office Directory

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Acknowledgements & Sources

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Public Transportation: Moving You Forward

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LACKAWANNA COUNTY QUICK FACTS

Erie

Crawford

Warren

McKean

Potter

Tioga

Bradford

Susquehanna Wayne

Lackawanna

Forest

Wyoming

Mercer

Venango

Elk Cameron

Lycoming

Sullivan

Pike

Clarion Jefferson

Clinton

Luzerne

Lawrence Butler

Armstrong

Clearfield

Centre

Union

Columbia Montour

Monroe Carbon

Beaver

Indiana

Mifflin

Snyder Northumberland

Schuylkill

Juniata

Northampton Lehigh

Allegheny

Blair Cambria

Perry Dauphin Lebanon

Berks

Bucks

Westmoreland

Huntingdon

Montgomery

Washington

Greene

Fayette

Somerset

Cumberland

Bedford Fulton Franklin

Adams

York

Lancaster

Philadelphia Chester

Delaware

2010 Population: 214,437 Area: 473.8 square miles Created August 13, 1878, from a portion of Luzerne County Named for the Lackawanna River (Lackawanna is an Algonguin word meaning "where the streams meet") Seat: Scranton Government: Home Rule Charter, 1976 Latitude/Longitude: 41o24.29'N; 75o38.54'W

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