Clarks Summit, Administrative borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Clarks Summit stands 8 miles northwest of Scranton, forming part of the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton Metropolitan Area with 5,126 residents within its boundaries.
The borough received its name from Deacon William Clark who cleared the land in 1799, while Summit refers to the peak grade of Leggett's Gap Railroad.
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 Hall at 304 South State Street manages local services through dedicated officials including the Borough Manager, Code Enforcement Officer, and Emergency Management Director.
The construction of an electric railway in 1906 transformed Clarks Summit from a rural settlement into a suburban area with numerous automobile sales establishments.
Location: Lackawanna County
Inception: 1911
Website: http://clarkssummitboro.org
GPS coordinates: 41.49280,-75.70500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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