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Dauphin County Map, Pennsylvania

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Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin Location Map Pennsylvania

Dauphin County is where the action is. It’s home to Harrisburg, the state capital, right in the south-central part of the state. The Susquehanna River runs through it, giving the area a scenic backdrop.

But it’s not all government buildings and suit-and-tie affairs. Hersheypark, yeah, that Hershey, is here too. Chocolate and roller coasters, what’s not to love? Visitors will dig the Pennsylvania State Museum. It’s packed with cool stuff from way back when.

Wildwood Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers. Birdwatching, anyone? The area has some solid schools, including Penn State Harrisburg. Sports fans can catch a Harrisburg Senators game. Yep, they’re the local baseball team.

CategoryDetails
County NameDauphin County
County SeatHarrisburg
PopulationApproximately 290,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesHarrisburg, Hershey, Middletown, Hummelstown, Paxtang, Steelton, Highspire
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 81, Interstate 83, Interstate 283, U.S. Highway 22, U.S. Highway 322
FIPS Code42-043
Total Area (Land and Water)558 square miles (525 sq mi land, 33 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Northumberland County (North), Schuylkill County (Northeast), Lebanon County (East), Lancaster County (South), York County (Southwest), Cumberland County (West), Perry County (West), Juniata County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40°22’N, 76°47’W
EtymologyNamed after Louis-Joseph, Dauphin of France
Major LandmarksHersheypark, Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, National Civil War Museum, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
WebsiteDauphin County Website

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