Carbondale, Mining city in Lackawanna County, United States
Description
Carbondale is a city in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, situated in a valley region surrounded by the Endless Mountains. The town features historic structures and layouts that reflect its past as a major coal mining center.
History
The city was founded in 1824 by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company as the site of the nation's first deep underground anthracite coal mine. This early role in coal mining shaped the town for many decades and attracted thousands of workers and their families.
Culture
The name comes from the coal deposits that shaped its development, and this origin remains central to local identity today. Residents have kept this heritage alive through various community events and memorials that mark the city's past.
Practical
The County of Lackawanna Transit System operates bus routes throughout the city, connecting visitors to nearby towns and regions. Knowing the main bus stops helps when exploring different parts of the city.
Did you know?
The city hosted the first Welsh Eisteddfod Festival in America in 1850, an event combining musical performances and literary competitions. This festival shows the role Welsh immigrants played in shaping the local community.
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Archbald Pothole State Park
8.7 km
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery
9.9 km
Octagon Stone Schoolhouse
9.8 km
Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse
685 mBronson Pond
6.9 kmLake Ladore
9.1 kmHoadley Pond
8.5 kmGraves Pond
9.1 kmReservoir Number Seven
4.3 kmCurtis Pond
10.8 kmKeen Lake
10.5 kmCarbondale Number Four Reservoir
3.8 kmState Game Lands Number 307
7.2 kmEynon Theatre
9.9 kmBrownell Reservoir
2.2 kmRush Brook Reservoir
5.8 kmState Game Lands Number 300
8.1 kmLittle Keen Pond
10.6 kmHomestead Golf Course
5.3 kmScott's Greens Golf Course
10.5 kmPANORAMA GOLF COURSE
9.4 kmFern Hall (closed)
9.5 kmSleepy Hollow Golf Course
5.2 kmStatue, Work of art
646 mWork of art, statue
658 mScenic Overlook (Carbondale)
1.6 kmArchbald Pothole
8.7 kmWaterfall
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