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Carbon County, Pennsylvania

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Carbon County is in eastern Pennsylvania. It’s a place with both history and nature. The Lehigh River cuts through it, carving out the impressive Lehigh Gorge. The county got its name from its coal deposits.

Jim Thorpe is a borough and county seat of this county. It’s formerly known as “Mauch Chunk”. But now people remember it for the burial site of Native American sports legend Jim Thorpe.

Hikers and bikers love the D&L Trail. Skiers hit the slopes at Blue Mountain in winter. Beltzville State Park has a beach in the mountains and trout fishing. It’s hard to believe you’re just a short drive from major cities. Carbon County is full of surprises.

CategoryDetails
County NameCarbon County
County SeatJim Thorpe
PopulationApproximately 66,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesJim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Weatherly, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 80, Interstate 476, U.S. Highway 209, State Highway 903
FIPS Code42-025
Total Area (Land and Water)389 square miles (381 sq mi land, 8 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Luzerne County (North), Monroe County (East), Northampton County (Southeast), Lehigh County (South), Schuylkill County (Southwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40°55’N, 75°42’W
EtymologyNamed for its abundant deposits of coal
Major LandmarksLehigh Gorge State Park, Asa Packer Mansion, Old Jail Museum, Hickory Run State Park
WebsiteCarbon County Website

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