Gettysburg is a borough 38 miles (68 km) south by southwest of Harrisburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, of which it is the county seat^GR6. As of the 2000 census, the borough's population was 7,490. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Adams_County. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 551 pixelsFull resolution (1688 × 1162 pixel, file size: 50 KB, MIME type: image/png) Other versions Image:Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government  - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area  - City  11. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Although known primarily as an attraction due to its proximity to Gettysburg Battlefield, Gettysburg is also known for its institutions of higher learning, namely the Lutheran Theological Seminary, founded in 1826, and Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College), which began operating in 1832. Harrisburg Area Community College also has a campus. Gettysburg Map The Gettysburg Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Adams County, which had approximately 2,400 residents at the time. ... Image:Olddorm. ... Gettysburg College is a private national four-year liberal arts college founded in 1832, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the famous battlefield. ... Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is a community college in the United States serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. ...

Many roads radiate from Gettysburg, providing hub-like access to Baltimore (52 miles/84 kilometers), Harrisburg (38 miles/61kilometers), Carlisle (30 miles/48 kilometers), Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland (25 and 30 miles, or 40 and 48 kilometers, respectively), and Washington, D.C. (90 miles/145 kilometers). Chambersburg is 25 miles west on the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), the first transcontinental U.S. highway. Today the borough is a 2½ hour drive from Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 15. Gettysburg Regional Airport, a small general aviation airport, is located 2 miles (4 km) west of Gettysburg. Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government  - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area  - City  11. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Cumberland Founded 1751 Government  - Mayor Kirk R. Wilson Area  - Borough  5. ... Location in Maryland Coordinates: , Country United States State Maryland County Frederick Founded 1745 Government  - Mayor William J. Holtzinger (R)  - Board of Alderman Marcia Hall (D) Alan E. Imhoff (R) David P. Koontz (D) Donna K. Ramsburg (D) C. Paul Smith (R) Area  - City  20. ... Nickname: Motto: A Great Place to Live Work and Visit Location in Maryland Coordinates: , County Washington Incorporated 1813 Government  - Mayor Robert Bob E. Bruchey II Area  - City 27. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... Chambersburg is the name of a number of places in the United States of America: Chambersburg, Illinois Chambersburg, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Lincoln Highway bridge in Tama, Iowa The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway in the United States. ... U.S. Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... This Pennsylvania state route article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject Pennsylvania State Highways. ... U.S. Highway 15 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 794 miles from central New York to southern South Carolina. ... Gettysburg Regional Airport (FAA LID: W05), formerly known as the Gettysburg Airport and Travel Center, is a general aviation airport located two miles (4 km) west of the Gettysburg, in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. The airport is situated approximately 38 miles south of Harrisburg. ... General aviation (abbr. ...

History

The "Valley of Death" as seen from Little Round Top in Gettysburg National Military Park

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Foundation and Early Times

In 1736, the land now comprising the center of Adams County was purchased from the Iroquois by the family of William Penn. At that time, the area was known as Marsh Creek, named for the main tributary. Many of these were Scots-Irish who had fled Northern Ireland to escape English persecution. In 1761, A Scots-Irish settler, Samuel Gettys, established a tavern in the area. In 1776, the oldest standing building in Gettysburg, the Dobbin House Tavern, was constructed. In 1786, Gettys' son James laid out a town of 210 lots with a central town square on the land surrounding the tavern. The borough is the county seat of Adams County, which was formed in 1800 from the western section of York County. Gettysburg was incorporated as a borough in 1806. It sits in the shadow of South Mountain, eight miles west of the town, and is framed by Marsh Creek to the west/southwest and Rock Creek to the east/southeast. In 1830, Gettysburg had a population of 1,473. By 1840 it had grown to 1,908. By 1860, the town of Gettysburg had grown to 2,400 citizens. Ten roads lead into the town, creating a few small but thriving industries and many fertile farms surrounding the towns. Approximately 450 buildings housed carriage manufacturing, shoemakers, and tanneries as well as the usual merchants, banks and taverns. There were also several educational institutions. The population of Gettysburg in 1900 was 3,495; in 1910 it was 4,030 and in 1940 the population was 5,916. Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... Languages Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora, English, French Religions Christianity, Longhouse religion The Iroquois Confederacy (also known as the League of Peace and Power; the Five Nations; the Six Nations; or the People of the Long house) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans that originally consisted of... 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An early history of Adams County stated:

The inhabitants are industrious and enterprising, many of whom are devoted to mechanical pursuits, and particularly to the manufacture of carriages of every description, a branch of business which has been commenced here since 1817.

Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg

During the Civil War (1861–65), Company K, 1st Pennsylvania Reserves, was made up of men from Gettysburg. This unit was present in the Army of the Potomac during the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863. As nearly 160,000 soldiers descended on the small village, the battle raged all around and through the town, resulting in the death of the only civilian killed in the battle, Jenny Wade. On July 1, the Theological Seminary was the scene of much heavy fighting, and the Seminary buildings—as well as those of Pennsylvania College and most other public and many private buildings—were used as hospitals. President Abraham Lincoln visited the town in November 1863 to attend the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, where he gave his Gettysburg Address. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Generals Burnside, Hancock, Couch, Ferro, Patrick, Wilcox, Cochrane, Buford and others. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America Commanders George G. Meade Robert E. Lee Strength 93,921 71,699 Casualties 23,055 (3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, 5,369 captured/missing) 23,231 (4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, 5,830 captured/missing) The Battle of... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Jenny Wade Mary Virginia Ginnie Wade [1] (May 21, 1843 – July 3, 1863), a seamstress, was the only Gettysburg citizen killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation). ... Soldiers National Monument at the center of Gettysburg National Cemetery, Randolph Rogers, sculptor Gettysburg National Cemetery is located on Cemetery Hill in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. ... The Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in United States history. ...

Historic Reunions

A Confederate veteran and a Union veteran at the 50th anniversary of the battle

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The final reunion of the Blue and Gray to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the battle took place from June 26–July 6, 1938. More than 1,800 veterans were able to attend the reunion, which included the dedication of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial on Oak Hill by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 3, 1938.^[1] An estimated 250,000 people witnessed the dedication. The memorial still stands today and is a popular tourist attraction. is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... FDR redirects here. ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Dwight D. Eisenhower

During the First World War (1914–18), Gettysburg was the site of Camp Colt, a tank-training camp. The camp's commander was a young captain, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower was taken by the bucolic beauty; in 1950 he purchased the John Biesecker farm, just west of the Confederate positions on Seminary Ridge. The farm served as a presidential retreat, the Western White House, and meeting place for world leaders, including Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, French President Charles De Gaulle, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and then-Governor Ronald Reagan. The National Park Service preserves the Eisenhower farm as Eisenhower National Historic Site. “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower, born David Dwight Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American General and politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953–1961). ... This article is in need of attention. ... Seminary Ridge is a geographic feature immediately to the west of the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. ... President George W. Bush gives remarks on Hurricane Katrina and the Iraqi constitution from his Crawford, Texas ranch on Sunday August 28, 2005. ... Premier of the Soviet Union is the commonly used English term for the offices of Chairman of the Council of Peoples Commissars of the USSR (Председатель Совета Народ&#1085... Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev (Russian: , Nikita Sergeevič Chruščiov; IPA: , in English, , or , occasionally ); surname more accurately romanized as Khrushchyov[1]; April 17 [O.S. April 5] 1894[2]–September 11, 1971) was the chief director of the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin. ... Symbol of the French government The President of the French Republic (French: ) colloquially referred to as President of France, is Frances elected Head of State. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister is the head of government, exercising many of the executive functions nominally vested in the Sovereign, who is head of state. ... Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can) (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician, soldier in the British Army, orator, and strategist, and is studied as part of the modern British and world history. ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the fortieth President of the United States (1981 – 1989) and the thirty-third Governor of California (1967 – 1975). ... The Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ...

Eternal Light Peace Memorial

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Gettysburg today

Gettysburg is a thriving town and rural community with a strong tourism sector. Within the town borough, Gettysburg College is an important element, the college regularly hosts cultural opportunities in the town and has many useful facilities. Numerous orchards, especially apples, are present in the surrounding area and so an annual Apple Blossom Festival as well as the National Apple Harvest Festival are held in nearby Biglerville by an area fruitgrowers association. Gettysburg's primary industry is tourism, as nearly two million visitors arrive each year to visit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, both maintained and operated by the National Park Service. An orchard is an intentional planting of trees maintained for food production. ... Apple Blossom Festival can refer to several different events: Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, in Virginias Shenandoah Valley Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival, in Nova Scotias Annapolis Valley Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, in Wenatchee, Washington This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same... Gettysburg Map The Gettysburg Battlefield was the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Adams County, which had approximately 2,400 residents at the time. ... The Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ...

Casino proposal

During 2006 there was debate about the proposed construction of a casino less than two miles outside of Gettysburg near the intersection of U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 30 in Straban Township, Pennsylvania, not far from the East Cavalry Field battle site. Legislation enacted in 2005 known as "Act 71" permitted up to 60,000 slot machines to be located in casinos throughout the state in an effort to offset high property taxes. One of two available casino licenses was pursued by Chance Enterprises Inc. and Millennium Management Group for their proposed "Crossroads Gaming Resort & Spa". Many of Gettysburg's residents and tourists believed that a casino near Gettysburg and the resulting increase in traffic would have had a negative impact on Gettysburg's hallowed ground. A group called "No Casino Gettysburg," made up of local citizens as well as students and faculty of Gettysburg College, was formed to lobby against the proposal. On April 3, 2006, the Gettysburg borough council voted by 6–3 to support the proposal.^[2] U.S. Highway 15 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 794 miles from central New York to southern South Carolina. ... U.S. Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways. ... Straban Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... On the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863) in the American Civil War, the attention of history has focused on the disastrous infantry assault nicknamed Picketts Charge. ... Millennium Management Group is a Las Vegas, Nevada based, privately owned, gaming management company. ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) began hearings on the proposal on April 5, 2006, at Gettysburg College. A second hearing was held on April 7, 2006 in Harrisburg and a third and final hearing occurred on May 17, 2006 at Gettysburg College.[1] On August 23, 2006, the board announced that it intended to reach a final decision on the casino proposal by December 20, 2006.[2] On that date, the PGCB opted not to award Crossroads a casino license, effectively killing the proposal. Crossroads' president soon announced that he will not appeal the decision (Gettysburg Times, December 22, 2006). In February 2007, the activist group, No Casino Gettysburg, disbanded. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is a Pennsylvania state governmental agency that was founded in 2004 as the states gaming control board, responsible for administering the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, known as Act 71, and its regulations to assure public trust and confidence in the credibility... April 5 is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... August 23 is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

General Information

• ZIP Code: 17325
• Area Code: 717
• Local Phone Exchanges: 334, 337, 338

Geography

Gettysburg is located at 39°49′45″N, 77°14′3″W^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²), of which 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,490 people, 2,541 households, and 1,229 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,763.4/km² (4,562.3/mi²). There were 2,759 housing units at an average density of 649.5/km² (1,680.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 85.46% White, 5.79% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.67% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 8.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The Hispanics in the United States or Hispanic American is an American citizen or resident of Hispanic ethnicity and can identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,541 households out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.6% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.94. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the borough the population was spread out with 16.2% under the age of 18, 36.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $29,840, and the median income for a family was $40,489. Males had a median income of $30,341 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,157. About 13.2% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Media

• The Gettysburg Times, a daily newspaper.
• Raices De Todos, a bilingual monthly cultural magazine, serves the city's growing Latino/Hispanic population.
• The Evening Sun, a daily newspaper.
• "Celebrate Gettysburg," a lifestyles magazine dedicated to life in and around Gettysburg

Colleges and universities

• Gettysburg College
• Harrisburg Area Community College (Gettysburg Campus)
• Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

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Sister Cities

Gettysburg has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International. Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Sister Cities International is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering town twinning, especially between a city in the United States and a city in another country. ...

• León, Nicaragua (1987)

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Bibliography

• The History and Topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties Lancaster City, PA: Gilbert Hills, 1846.

References

1. ^ Franklin D. Roosevelt's Address at the Dedication of the Memorial on the Gettysburg Battlefield, The American Presidency Project
2. ^ Bernhardt, Meg. "Gettysburg to support casino", The Evening Sun, April 4, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-04-04. 

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External links

• Gettysburg.com
• Gettysburg Times
• Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
• "Gettysburg Photographs.com (NPS Auto Tour Map linked to photogalleries)"
• Maps and aerial photos for 39°49′45″N 77°14′03″W / 39.82929, -77.234218Coordinates: 39°49′45″N 77°14′03″W / 39.82929, -77.234218
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	v • d • e Municipalities and Communities of Adams County, Pennsylvania County Seat: Gettysburg
Boroughs	Abbottstown | Arendtsville | Bendersville | Biglerville | Bonneauville | Carroll Valley | East Berlin | Fairfield | Gettysburg | Littlestown | McSherrystown | New Oxford | York Springs Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Adams_County. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Abbottstown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Arendtsville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Bendersville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Biglerville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Bonneauville is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Carroll Valley is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... East Berlin is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairfield is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Littlestown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... McSherrystown is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... New Oxford is a borough located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... York Springs is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. ...
Townships	Berwick | Butler | Conewago | Cumberland | Franklin | Freedom | Germany | Hamilton | Hamiltonban | Highland | Huntington | Latimore | Liberty | Menallen | Mount Joy | Mount Pleasant | Oxford | Reading | Straban | Tyrone | Union A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Berwick Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Butler Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Conewago Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Cumberland Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklin Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Freedom Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hamilton Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hamiltonban Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Highland Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Huntington Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Latimore Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Liberty Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Menallen Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Mount Joy Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Mount Pleasant Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Reading Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Straban Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Tyrone Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Union Township is a township located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	Bendersville Station-Aspers | Cashtown-McKnightstown | Hampton | Lake Heritage | Lake Meade | Midway | Orrtanna It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Bendersville Station-Aspers is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Cashtown-McKnightstown is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Hampton is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Lake Heritage is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Lake Meade is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Midway is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ... Orrtanna is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...

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Cities	Allentown | Butler | Easton | Erie | Franklin | Greensburg | Harrisburg | Lancaster | Lebanon | Lock Haven | Meadville | New Castle | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Pottsville | Reading | Scranton | Sunbury | Uniontown | Warren | Washington | Wilkes-Barre | Williamsport | York State seal of Pennsylvania. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nickname: Motto: Sic Semper Tyrannis Pennsylvanias location in the United States Allentowns location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lehigh Founded 1762 Government  - Mayor Ed Pawlowski Area  - City  18. ... Butler is a city in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Northampton Government  - Mayor Philip B. Mitman Area  - City  4. ... Nickname: Location in Erie County Location in the state of Pennsylvania Coordinates: County Erie County Founded 1795 Government  - Mayor Joseph Sinnott Area  - City  28. ... Franklin is a city located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. ... Greensburg is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Government  - Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area  - City  11. ... Nickname: Location of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania Location of Lancaster in Lancaster County Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lancaster Founded 1730 Incorporated March 10, 1818 Government  - Mayor Rick Gray (D) Area  - City  7. ... Lock Haven is a city in and the county seat of Clinton CountyGR6, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Meadville is the county seat of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, USA. It was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania. ... New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; in 1910, the total population was 36,280; in 1920, 44,938; and in 1940, 47,638. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Nickname: Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Allegheny Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18, 1816 (city) Government  - Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area  - City 151. ... Motto: Nickname: Map [[Image:|px|center|Location of Pottsville, Pennsylvania]] Political Statistics Founded 1806 Incorporated February 19, 1828 Schuylkill County Mayor John D. W. Reiley Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 10. ... , Reading (IPA:) is the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania and the center of the Greater Reading Area. ... The City of Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna CountyGR6 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). ... Map of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania highlighting Sunbury Sunbury is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Uniontown is a city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) south by east of Pittsburgh. ... Warren is a city in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Nickname: The Diamond City Motto: Pattern After Us Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Luzerne Founded Incorporated  Borough  City 1769  1806  1871 Government  - Mayor Thomas M. Leighton (D) Area    - City  7. ... Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting Williamsport Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County,GR6 Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Nickname: Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Government  - Mayor John Brenner Area  - City  5. ...
Boroughs	Beaver | Bedford | Bellefonte | Bloomfield| Brookville | Carlisle | Chambersburg | Clarion | Clearfield | Coudersport | Danville | Doylestown | Ebensburg | Emporium | Gettysburg | Hollidaysburg | Honesdale | Huntingdon | Indiana | Jim Thorpe | Kittanning | Laporte | Lewisburg | Lewistown | McConnellsburg | Media | Mercer | Middleburg | Mifflintown | Milford | Montrose | Norristown | Ridgway | Smethport | Somerset | Stroudsburg | Tionesta | Towanda | Tunkhannock | Waynesburg | Wellsboro | West Chester In Pennsylvania boroughs are one form of subdivisions of the counties. ... Beaver is a borough located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. ... Bedford is a borough located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. ... Bellefonte is a borough located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. ... Bloomfield is a borough located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. ... Brookville is a borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, 100 miles (161 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Cumberland Founded 1751 Government  - Mayor Kirk R. Wilson Area  - Borough  5. ... Chambersburg is a borough in Pennsylvania, United States. ... Clarion is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, about 100 miles (161 km) north-northeast of Pittsburgh. ... Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Coudersport is a borough located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. ... Danville is a borough located in Montour County, Pennsylvania, of which it is the county seat. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Bucks Founded Incorporated 1745 1838 (Borough) Area  - Borough  2. ... Ebensburg is a borough located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania 16 miles (26 km) west of Altoona. ... Emporium is a borough in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, 100 miles (161 km) west-northwest of Williamsport. ... Hollidaysburg is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, on the Juniata River, 7 Miles (11 km) south of Altoona. ... Honesdale is the county seat of Wayne County, Pennsylvania and is located 44 miles (71 km) northeast of Scranton. ... Huntingdon is a borough located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. ... Indiana is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States, part of the Pittsburgh DMA. The population was 14,895 at the 2000 census. ... Jim Thorpe is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... A view of Kittanning. ... Laporte is a borough located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. ... Lewisburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, 30 miles (48 km) south by east of Williamsport and 60 miles (97 km) north of Harrisburg. ... Lewistown is a borough located on the Juniata River, 61 miles (98 km) northwest of Harrisburg in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. ... McConnellsburg is a borough located in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. ... Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Middleburg is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Mifflintown is a borough located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. ... The Milford Community House and Pike County Public Library Milford is a borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Montrose is a borough located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. ... Norristown is a home rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 17 miles (27 km) west by north of Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill River. ... Ridgway is a borough located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ... Smethport is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Somerset is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 53 miles (85 km) southeast of Scranton It is the meeting point of the McMichaels, Pocono and Brodhead creeks, before the Brodhead empties into the Delaware River. ... Tionesta is a borough located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. ... Towanda is a borough located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. ... Tunkhannock is a borough located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. ... Waynesburg is a borough in Greene County, Pennsylvania, 60 miles (96 km) south by west of Pittsburgh. ... Wellsboro is a borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, 80 miles (129 km) northwest of Williamsport. ... Town center of West Chester. ...
Town	Bloomsburg Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Bloomsburg is a town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes Barre along the Susquehanna River. ...