Luzerne County Map, Pennsylvania

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Luzerne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania, part of the Wyoming Valley. Wilkes-Barre is the county seat. It’s an old coal town that’s seen better days but keeps on ticking.
The area has a tough history. Remember the Knox Mine Disaster? That happened here. But folks are always looking for ways to move forward.
The Pocono Mountains are right next door, bringing in the tourists. Ricketts Glen State Park is a real stunner. Waterfalls galore. Finally, Mohegan Sun Pocono’s a big draw for gamblers. And hey, the birthplace of the first Planters Peanuts store? That’s right here in Wilkes-Barre.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Luzerne County |
County Seat | Wilkes-Barre |
Population | Approximately 324,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Kingston, Pittston, Nanticoke, Forty Fort |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 81, Interstate 80, Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike), U.S. Highway 11 |
FIPS Code | 42-079 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 907 square miles (891 sq mi land, 16 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Carbon County (Southeast), Columbia County (West), Lackawanna County (Northeast), Monroe County (East), Schuylkill County (South), Sullivan County (Northwest), Wyoming County (North) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
State | Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 41°11’N, 75°59’W |
Etymology | Named after Chevalier de la Luzerne, a French diplomat |
Major Landmarks | Mohegan Sun Arena, Ricketts Glen State Park, Seven Tubs Nature Area, Steamtown National Historic Site |
Website | Luzerne County Website |
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