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Luzerne County Map, Pennsylvania

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Luzerne Location Map 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.

CategoryDetails
County NameLuzerne County
County SeatWilkes-Barre
PopulationApproximately 324,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Kingston, Pittston, Nanticoke, Forty Fort
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 81, Interstate 80, Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike), U.S. Highway 11
FIPS Code42-079
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 ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41°11’N, 75°59’W
EtymologyNamed after Chevalier de la Luzerne, a French diplomat
Major LandmarksMohegan Sun Arena, Ricketts Glen State Park, Seven Tubs Nature Area, Steamtown National Historic Site
WebsiteLuzerne County Website

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