Pittston, Mining city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Located between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pittston sits at an elevation of 199 meters on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River.
The settlement, established in 1770 and named after William Pitt the Elder, operated a strategic fort during the Revolutionary War until 1783.
The annual Tomato Festival gathers residents and visitors to participate in food tastings, contests, and a 5-kilometer run through the city streets.
The city connects to major transportation routes including US Route 11 and Interstate 81, with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport nearby.
The Twin Shaft mining disaster of 1896 and Knox Mine catastrophe of 1959 marked significant changes in the local coal industry development.
Location: Luzerne County
Inception: April 30, 1853
Elevation above the sea: 199 m
Shares border with: Exeter, West Pittston, Hughestown, Jenkins Township, Pittston Township, Duryea
Website: http://pittstoncity.org
GPS coordinates: 41.32390,-75.78890
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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