Wayne County, Administrative county in northeastern Pennsylvania, US
Description
Wayne County is an administrative county in northeastern Pennsylvania with varied terrain throughout its area. The landscape transitions from northern mountains to wetlands along the New York border in the south.
History
The county was established in 1798 from portions of Northampton and Lycoming counties. It was named after General Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War military leader.
Culture
The Wayne County Courthouse in Honesdale serves as a gathering place where residents come for legal matters and community events throughout the year. The building anchors local civic life and reflects how this region values its institutional heritage.
Practical
Visitors can access online GIS mapping services and property information, which help with navigation and planning. These digital resources make it easier to understand the layout and features of the area.
Did you know?
Mount Ararat is the highest peak in the county and stands out across the landscape. The Lehigh River also originates in the southern portion and flows onward from there.
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Promised Land State Park
38.4 km
Tobyhanna State Park
46.1 km
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Mount Ararat
19.9 km
Prompton State Park
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Skinners Falls–Milanville Bridge
21 km
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Varden Conservation Area
19.3 km
Bellemonte Silk Mill
22.9 km
Lacawac
30.2 km
St. Joseph's Seraphic Seminary
24.8 km
Little Equinunk Bridge
25.3 km
Narrowsburg–Darbytown Bridge
21.1 km
Lordville-Equinunk Bridge
25.5 km
Cochecton–Damascus Bridge
21.1 km
Callicoon Bridge
24.4 km
Big Bushkill Creek
45.1 km
Arlington Hotel
21.2 kmRavina
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Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 422
41.9 km
Octagon Stone Schoolhouse
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26.7 km
Spring Glen Synagogue
10.1 km
Eugene Dorflinger Estate
16.5 km
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
18.3 km
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