Carbon County, Administrative county in northeastern Pennsylvania, US.
Description
Carbon County is an administrative division in northeastern Pennsylvania covering about 387 square miles with rivers, ridges, and forested areas. The Lehigh River flows through the region, and portions of the Blue Mountain and Pocono Mountains occupy this landscape.
History
The area was established in 1843 from parts of Northampton and Monroe counties, following anthracite coal discovery in the 1790s. This discovery transformed the region into a major industrial center for coal extraction.
Culture
The area reflects its coal-mining past in place names and buildings, especially in older towns like Jim Thorpe. Visitors can experience the architecture and layout of these former industrial communities today.
Practical
The area is crossed by Interstate 80, Interstate 476, and US Route 209 for good highway access. Local bus services such as Carbon Transit provide additional transportation options for exploring the region.
Did you know?
The area is home to three major state parks - Beltzville, Hickory Run, and Lehigh Gorge - which together form an extensive network of trails and natural spaces. These parks provide visitors with diverse outdoor activities throughout the landscape.
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Pocono Raceway
21.9 km
Hickory Run State Park
13 km
Beltzville State Park
9.6 km
Lehigh Canal
18.7 km
Lehigh Gorge State Park
7.1 km
Asa Packer Mansion
7 km
Harry Packer Mansion
6.9 km
Angela Park
24.7 km
Nescopeck State Park
24.4 km
Lehigh Gap
17.7 km
Carbon County Jail
7.4 km
Jeddo Tunnel
26.4 km
Old Mauch Chunk Historic District
7.4 km
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
7.2 km
St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex
23.1 km
Israel Platt Pardee Mansion
23.4 km
Lehigh Gap
17.7 km
Little Gap Covered Bridge
17.9 km
Stoddartsville Historic District
24.1 kmState Game Lands Number 40
18.6 km
Fireman's Drinking Fountain
20.1 km
Markle Banking & Trust Company Building
23.4 km
Summit Hill High School
18 km
Dimmick Memorial Library
7.1 km
Tamaqua Historic District
25.5 km
Slatington Historic District
20.5 km
Lansford Historic District
18.3 km
Anthracite Bank Building
26.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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