Lackawanna County, Home rule county in Northeastern Pennsylvania, US
Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County spans 465 square miles of diverse terrain with mountains, valleys, and the Lackawanna River flowing through its center.
Created in 1878 from Luzerne County, Lackawanna County developed into a major coal mining region with Scranton becoming a significant industrial center for iron production.
The county maintains strong educational foundations with four higher learning institutions, including the University of Scranton and Marywood University serving the local population.
The county seat of Scranton connects residents through public transportation networks and maintains multiple hospitals, shopping centers, and government services across the region.
Montage Mountain offers year-round recreation with skiing facilities in winter and a water park during summer, while preserving natural landscapes for outdoor activities.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: August 13, 1878
Capital city: Scranton
Shares border with: Susquehanna County, Wayne County, Monroe County, Luzerne County, Wyoming County
Website: http://lackawannacounty.org
GPS coordinates: 41.44000,-75.61000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
Tunkhannock Viaduct
24.6 km
Nay Aug Park
5.1 km
Union Pacific 4012
6.2 km
Archbald Pothole State Park
8.5 km
Scranton Cultural Center
5.3 km
Seven Tubs Natural Area
28.5 km
Lackawanna State Park
16.8 km
Electric City Trolley Museum
6.3 km
Gouldsboro State Park
28.6 km
Everhart Museum
5.2 km
Lackawanna State Forest
16.6 km
Campbell's Ledge
17.9 km
Scranton City Hall
5.5 km
Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
9.3 km
McDade Park
8.9 km
Farley's Eatery and Pub
5.5 km
St. Stanislaus Cathedral in Scranton, Pennsylvania
7.1 km
St. Peter's Cathedral
5.6 km
Lackawanna County Courthouse
5.7 km
Harrison Avenue Bridge
5.6 km
William J. Nealon Federal Building and United States Courthouse
5.6 km
Albright Memorial Building
5.3 km
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Yard-Dickson Manufacturing Co. Site
6.2 km
Finch Building
5.3 km
Nesbitt Reservoir
13.1 km
Tripp Family Homestead
5.2 km
First Church of Christ, Scientist
5.5 km
Terence V. Powderly House
5.9 kmReviews
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