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Pennsylvania Highlands Region, Natural mountain region in Eastern Pennsylvania, United States.

The Pennsylvania Highlands spans 1.4 million acres of forested ridges, fertile farmland, streams, lakes, and reservoirs across 13 counties in eastern Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Highlands contains archaeological sites and settlements dating back 12,000 years, documenting continuous human presence in the region.

The region serves as a frontier between the Appalachian Mountains and Atlantic Coast, supporting 25 million residents within a one-hour drive radius.

The dense forests of Pennsylvania Highlands supply clean drinking water to more than 15 million people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

The Pennsylvania Highlands receives over 14 million annual recreational visits, surpassing the visitor count of Yellowstone National Park.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.32000,-75.48000

Latest update: April 15, 2025 01:13

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William and Caroline Schall House

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Bridge in Upper Frederick Township

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Sutch Road Bridge in Marlborough Township

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Sunnybrook
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Sunnybrook

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Bergy Bridge Historic District
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Bergy Bridge Historic District

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Dielman Kolb Homestead
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Dielman Kolb Homestead

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Knurr Log House
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Knurr Log House

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Spinner House
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Spinner House

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Red Hill Historic District
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Red Hill Historic District

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Isaac Hunsberger House
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Isaac Hunsberger House

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John Englehardt Homestead
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John Englehardt Homestead

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Landis Homestead
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Landis Homestead

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Sanatoga Union Sunday School
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Sanatoga Union Sunday School

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Borneman Mill
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Borneman Mill

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Philip Christman House
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Philip Christman House

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Bridge in Upper Frederick Township
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Bridge in Upper Frederick Township

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Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
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Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

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