Clarks Summit, Administrative borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Clarks Summit is a borough in Lackawanna County located northwest of Scranton within a larger metropolitan area. The community consists of residential neighborhoods, local shops, and municipal service facilities.
The settlement took its name from Deacon William Clark, who cleared and developed land here starting in 1799. The "Summit" part references the highest point of the Leggett's Gap Railroad that ran through the area.
The Abington Heights School District serves the educational needs of Clarks Summit with multiple schools enrolling more than 2,600 students across different institutions.
The borough is easily accessible from Scranton and offers local services through its municipal offices and government buildings. Visitors will find typical small-town infrastructure with schools, shops, and residential areas to explore.
An electric streetcar system built in 1906 connected this rural village to the wider region and spurred suburban growth. This transportation link sparked a local business boom that transformed the settlement into a modern residential community.
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