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| image_caption = Aerial view of Greater Pittston. [[Pittston, Pennsylvania|Pittston City]] can be seen on the right (along the [[Susquehanna River]]). |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne]] |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Pittston, Pennsylvania|Pittston]] |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Greater Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne]] |
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|government_type = Each [[city]] and [[Borough (United States)|borough]] is headed by an elected [[mayor]]. Each [[Township (United States)|township]] is headed by an elected [[board of supervisors]] or commissioners. |
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|established_title = Settled |
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| population_as_of = 2010 |
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|established_date = around 1770 |
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| population_total = 48,020 |
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|area_total_km2 = 169.25 |
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|population_total = 48,020 |
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| area_code = [[Area code 570|570]] |
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'''Greater Pittston''' is a 65.35 |
'''Greater Pittston''' is a {{convert|65.35|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} region in [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne County]], [[Pennsylvania]], in reference to the area in and around [[Pittston, Pennsylvania|Pittston]]. As of 2010, the total population of Greater Pittston is 48,020. This region includes [[Avoca, Pennsylvania|Avoca]], [[Dupont, Pennsylvania|Dupont]], [[Duryea, Pennsylvania|Duryea]], [[Exeter, Pennsylvania|Exeter Boro]], [[Exeter Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Exeter Township]], [[Hughestown, Pennsylvania|Hughestown]], [[Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania|Jenkins Township]], [[Laflin, Pennsylvania|Laflin]], [[Pittston Township, Pennsylvania|Pittston Township]], [[West Pittston, Pennsylvania|West Pittston]], [[West Wyoming, Pennsylvania|West Wyoming]], [[Wyoming, Pennsylvania|Wyoming]], and [[Yatesville, Pennsylvania|Yatesville]]. It is a subregion of [[Wyoming Valley]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Twin Shaft Dsiaster.jpg|thumb|right|Hundreds gather at the site of the Twin Shaft Disaster immediately after the cave-in (1896).]] |
[[File:Twin Shaft Dsiaster.jpg|thumb|right|Hundreds gather at the site of the Twin Shaft Disaster immediately after the cave-in (1896).]] |
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[[File:Breaker Boys in Coal Mine South Pittston Pennsylvania by Lewis Hine.jpeg|thumb|right|Child laborers at a Pittston coal mine (in 1911). The photo was taken by [[Lewis Hine]].]] |
[[File:Breaker Boys in Coal Mine South Pittston Pennsylvania by Lewis Hine.jpeg|thumb|right|Child laborers at a Pittston coal mine (in 1911). The photo was taken by [[Lewis Hine]].]] |
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[[Image:Knox Mine Flood area from USMSHA report.gif|thumb|right|Map of Knox Mine disaster showing inundated area and shafts used for escape and dewatering.]] |
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* 1770s: [[English people|English]] men, women, and children ([[European-Americans]]) started to settle in the [[Wyoming Valley]] of [[Northeastern Pennsylvania]]. |
* 1770s: [[English people|English]] men, women, and children ([[European-Americans]]) started to settle in the [[Wyoming Valley]] of [[Northeastern Pennsylvania]]. |
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* 1 July 1778: During the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], Fort Jenkins (a [[Patriot (American Revolution)|patriot]] [[stockade]] in present-day West Pittston) |
* 1 July 1778: During the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], Fort Jenkins (a [[Patriot (American Revolution)|patriot]] [[stockade]] in present-day West Pittston) surrendered to the [[Kingdom of Great Britain|British]] (under Major John Butler). It was later burned to the ground. |
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* 3 July 1778: A force of British soldiers, led by John Butler, with the assistance of about 700 [[Native Americans in the United States|Indians]], attacked and killed nearly 300 Wyoming Valley [[settlers]]. Today in the Borough of Wyoming, a monument marks the gravesite of the victims from the [[Battle of Wyoming]]. |
* 3 July 1778: A force of British soldiers, led by John Butler, with the assistance of about 700 [[Native Americans in the United States|Indians]], attacked and killed nearly 300 Wyoming Valley [[settlers]]. Today in the Borough of Wyoming, a monument marks the gravesite of the victims from the [[Battle of Wyoming]]. |
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* 4 July 1778: Fort Pittston (located in what is now Pittston City) surrendered to the British and some of it was partially destroyed. It was later restored and used until the end of the Revolutionary War. |
* 4 July 1778: Fort Pittston (located in what is now Pittston City) surrendered to the British and some of it was partially destroyed. It was later restored and used until the end of the Revolutionary War. |
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* September 1778: [[Sullivan Expedition|Revenge]] for the [[Battle of Wyoming|Wyoming defeat]] was taken by American Colonel [[Thomas Hartley]] who, with 200 soldiers, burned nine to twelve Seneca, Delaware and Mingo villages along the [[Susquehanna River]] in northeast Pennsylvania, including [[Athens, Pennsylvania|Tioga]] and [[Chemung, New York|Chemung]]. |
* September 1778: [[Sullivan Expedition|Revenge]] for the [[Battle of Wyoming|Wyoming defeat]] was taken by American Colonel [[Thomas Hartley]] who, with 200 soldiers, burned nine to twelve Seneca, Delaware and Mingo villages along the [[Susquehanna River]] in northeast Pennsylvania, including [[Athens, Pennsylvania|Tioga]] and [[Chemung, New York|Chemung]]. |
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* 1833: The [[Wyoming Monument]] was constructed in Wyoming to commemorate the 1778 battle and the gravesite of the victims from the massacre. |
* 1833: The [[Wyoming Monument]] was constructed in Wyoming to commemorate the 1778 battle and the gravesite of the victims from the massacre. |
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* 28 June 1896: The Newton [[coal mining|Coal]] Company's [[Twin Shaft Disaster|Twin Shaft Mine]] in Pittston City caved-in and killed 58 [[miners]].<ref>[http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=10470 Twin Shaft Disaster Marker]</ref><ref>[http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/pa/mines/pittston-minecavein1896.htm Pittston, PA Twin Shaft Mine Cave In, June 1896]</ref> |
* 28 June 1896: The Newton [[coal mining|Coal]] Company's [[Twin Shaft Disaster|Twin Shaft Mine]] in Pittston City caved-in and killed 58 [[miners]].<ref>[http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=10470 Twin Shaft Disaster Marker]</ref><ref>[http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/pa/mines/pittston-minecavein1896.htm Pittston, PA Twin Shaft Mine Cave In, June 1896] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121045539/http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/pa/mines/pittston-minecavein1896.htm |date=2008-11-21 }}</ref> |
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* 1908 – 1912: The anthracite coal mining industry, and its extensive use of [[child labor]] in the early part of the 20th century, was one of the industries targeted by the [[National Child Labor Committee]] and its hired photographer, [[Lewis Hine]]. Many of Hine's subjects were photographed in the mines and coal fields in and around Pittston during this time. The impact of the Hine photographs led to the enactment of [[child labor laws]] across the country. |
* 1908 – 1912: The anthracite coal mining industry, and its extensive use of [[child labor]] in the early part of the 20th century, was one of the industries targeted by the [[National Child Labor Committee]] and its hired photographer, [[Lewis Hine]]. Many of Hine's subjects were photographed in the mines and coal fields in and around Pittston during this time. The impact of the Hine photographs led to the enactment of [[child labor laws]] across the country. |
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* 1930s – 1980s: Pittston City emerged as a national center for [[Clothing industry|clothing manufacturing]]. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many [[factories]] throughout the Greater Pittston area. One such woman was Susan Sebastianelli of Pittston Township. Most were members of the [[International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union]] (ILGWU) that gained higher wages, workplace health & safety improvements, and employee rights. The ILGWU was active in civic and political life throughout Pennsylvania. |
* 1930s – 1980s: Pittston City emerged as a national center for [[Clothing industry|clothing manufacturing]]. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many [[factories]] throughout the Greater Pittston area. One such woman was Susan Sebastianelli of Pittston Township. Most were members of the [[International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union]] (ILGWU) that gained higher wages, workplace health & safety improvements, and employee rights. The ILGWU was active in civic and political life throughout Pennsylvania. |
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* 1934: The right arm of Hughestown resident, Harry Tompkins, was crushed by an Erie Railroad train. |
* 1934: The right arm of Hughestown resident, Harry Tompkins, was crushed by an Erie Railroad train. This resulted in the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] case, ''[[Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins]]'', which laid the foundation for a large part of modern American civil procedure. |
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* 1945 – 1947: Construction of the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport]] took place near the Borough of Avoca. |
* 1945 – 1947: Construction of the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport]] took place near the Borough of Avoca. |
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* 22 January 1959: The [[Knox Mine Disaster]] in [[Port Griffith, Pennsylvania|Port Griffith]], Jenkins Township, claimed the lives of 12 people and essentially shut down the mining industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania. |
* 22 January 1959: The [[Knox Mine Disaster]] in [[Port Griffith, Pennsylvania|Port Griffith]], Jenkins Township, claimed the lives of 12 people and essentially shut down the mining industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania. |
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* June 1972: [[Hurricane Agnes]] was responsible for massive flooding in and around the Greater Pittston area. |
* June 1972: [[Hurricane Agnes]] was responsible for massive flooding in and around the Greater Pittston area. |
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* 1974 – 1989: Alleged [[Ghost|ghost hauntings]] took place in the home of Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, inspiring the 1991 film ''The Haunted''. |
* 1974 – 1989: Alleged [[Ghost|ghost hauntings]] took place in the home of Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, inspiring the 1991 film ''The Haunted''. |
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* 25 September 1982: [[George Banks]] kills 13 people in a [[shooting]] [[Spree killer|rampage]] in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township. |
* 25 September 1982: [[George Banks (spree killer)|George Banks]] kills 13 people in a [[shooting]] [[Spree killer|rampage]] in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township. |
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* 1992: The opening scenes from the movie ''[[School Ties]]'' was filmed in West Pittston; it shows David Green, the hero of the movie (played by [[Brendan Fraser]]), hanging out with friends in the streets of the tiny town. |
* 1992: The opening scenes from the movie ''[[School Ties]]'' was filmed in West Pittston; it shows David Green, the hero of the movie (played by [[Brendan Fraser]]), hanging out with friends in the streets of the tiny town. |
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* 15 March 1993: Two Pittston [[firefighter]]s (John Lombardo and Len Insalaco) were killed while fighting a blaze in the city's downtown. A monument was built and the nearby [[Firefighters' Memorial Bridge (Pittston)|Water Street Bridge]] was renamed to commemorate their sacrifice. |
* 15 March 1993: Two Pittston [[firefighter]]s (John Lombardo and Len Insalaco) were killed while fighting a blaze in the city's downtown. A monument was built and the nearby [[Firefighters' Memorial Bridge (Pittston)|Water Street Bridge]] was renamed to commemorate their sacrifice. |
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* 2008: The "[[kids for cash]] scandal" unfolded over judicial [[kickbacks]] at the Luzerne County [[Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas|Court of Common Pleas]] in [[Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania]]. Two judges, President Judge [[Mark Ciavarella]] and Senior Judge [[Michael Conahan]], were convicted of accepting money from Robert Mericle, builder of two private, for-profit youth centers for the detention of juveniles. One center was [[PA Child Care]] (in Pittston Township). |
* 2008: The "[[kids for cash]] scandal" unfolded over judicial [[kickbacks]] at the Luzerne County [[Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas|Court of Common Pleas]] in [[Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania]]. Two judges, President Judge [[Mark Ciavarella]] and Senior Judge [[Michael Conahan]], were convicted of accepting money from Robert Mericle, builder of two private, for-profit youth centers for the detention of juveniles. One center was [[PA Child Care]] (in Pittston Township). |
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* 2011: The Borough of Duryea received national attention for its role in the landmark Supreme Court case ''[[Borough of Duryea v. Guarnieri]]'', in which the court stated that "a government employer's allegedly retaliatory actions against an employee do not give rise to liability under the Petition Clause unless the employee's petition relates to a matter of public concern." |
* 2011: The Borough of Duryea received national attention for its role in the landmark Supreme Court case ''[[Borough of Duryea v. Guarnieri]]'', in which the court stated that "a government employer's allegedly retaliatory actions against an employee do not give rise to liability under the Petition Clause unless the employee's petition relates to a matter of public concern." |
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* September 2011: The Greater Pittston area, along with the rest of Luzerne County, witnessed historical flooding from [[Tropical Storm Lee (2011)|Tropical Storm Lee]]. The Susquehanna River reached a record high of 42.6 |
* September 2011: The Greater Pittston area, along with the rest of Luzerne County, witnessed historical flooding from [[Tropical Storm Lee (2011)|Tropical Storm Lee]]. The Susquehanna River reached a record high of {{convert|42.6|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} in Wilkes-Barre. The river topped the {{convert|40.9|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us|adj=on}} level in flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972.<ref>[http://www.timesleader.com/news/Mandatory-Evacuation-of-Wyoming-Valley.html Mandatory Evacuation of Wyoming Valley by 4 p.m.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094759/http://www.timesleader.com/news/Mandatory-Evacuation-of-Wyoming-Valley.html|date=2014-04-07}}, Times-Leader, September 8, 2011</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-flooding-idUSN1E7880XA20110909 |title = UPDATE 3-Pennsylvania hit by huge flooding, towns submerged|newspaper = Reuters|date = 2011-09-09}}</ref><ref>[http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/luzerne-officials-issue-mandatory-evacuation-in-footprint-of-agnes-flood-1.1199789 Luzerne officials issue mandatory evacuation in footprint of Agnes flood], Times Tribune, September 8, 2011</ref> |
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===Establishment=== |
===Establishment=== |
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!Name of community !! Date [[Municipal corporation|incorporated]] <br/><small>(declaration of a [[municipal charter]])<br/> |
!Name of community !! Date [[Municipal corporation|incorporated]] <br/><small>(declaration of a [[municipal charter]])<br/></small> |
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|Exeter Township||1783 |
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|Jenkins Township||1852 |
|Jenkins Township||1852 |
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|Pittston Borough/City||1853 |
|Pittston Borough/City||1853 (borough); 1894 (city) |
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|West Pittston Borough||1857 |
|West Pittston Borough||1857 |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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[[File:GreaterPittstonNewMap.png|thumb|right|A map of Luzerne County. Greater Pittston is outlined in yellow.]] |
[[File:GreaterPittstonNewMap.png|thumb|right|A map of Luzerne County. Greater Pittston, which makes up the northeastern portion of the county, is outlined in yellow.]] |
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[[File:Luzerne County, Pennsylvania USGS Topographical Map.jpg|thumb|right|A [[topographic map]] of Luzerne County. Greater Pittston makes up the northeastern section of the county.]] |
[[File:Luzerne County, Pennsylvania USGS Topographical Map.jpg|thumb|right|A [[topographic map]] of Luzerne County. Greater Pittston makes up the northeastern section of the county.]] |
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Greater Pittston is a 65.35 |
Greater Pittston is a {{convert|65.35|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} region in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, encompassing the Susquehanna River. Jenkins Township is the largest [[municipality]] with a total area of {{convert|13.98|mi2|km2|abbr=on}}. Yatesville is the smallest community in Greater Pittston. It covers a total area of only {{convert|0.62|mi2|km2|abbr=on}}. |
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===Ranking by area=== |
===Ranking by area=== |
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The ranking of the following table is based on the area (or [[square mile]]age) of each community within |
The ranking of the following table is based on the area (or [[square mile]]age) of each community within Greater Pittston. |
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'''†''' ''[[principal city]]'' |
'''†''' ''[[principal city]]'' |
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| '''[[Jenkins Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Jenkins Township]]''' |
| '''[[Jenkins Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Jenkins Township]]''' |
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| {{convert|13.98|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 13.98 sq mi (36.20 km²) |
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| 2 |
| 2 |
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| '''[[Pittston Township |
| '''[[Pittston Township, Pennsylvania|Pittston Township]]''' |
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| {{convert|13.79|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 13.79 sq mi (35.71 km²) |
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| 3 |
| 3 |
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| '''[[Exeter Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Exeter Township]]''' |
| '''[[Exeter Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Exeter Township]]''' |
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| {{convert|13.5|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
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| 4 |
| 4 |
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| '''[[Duryea, Pennsylvania|Duryea]]''' |
| '''[[Duryea, Pennsylvania|Duryea]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|5.75|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 5.75 sq mi (14.90 km²) |
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| 5 |
| 5 |
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| '''[[Exeter, Pennsylvania|Exeter]]''' |
| '''[[Exeter, Pennsylvania|Exeter]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|4.98|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km²) |
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| 6 |
| 6 |
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| '''[[West Wyoming, Pennsylvania|West Wyoming]]''' |
| '''[[West Wyoming, Pennsylvania|West Wyoming]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|3.6|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
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| 7 |
| 7 |
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| '''†''' '''[[Pittston, Pennsylvania|Pittston]]''' |
| '''†''' '''[[Pittston, Pennsylvania|Pittston]]''' |
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| {{convert|1.7|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 1.7 sq mi (4 km²) |
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| 8 |
| 8 |
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| '''[[Wyoming, Pennsylvania|Wyoming]]''' |
| '''[[Wyoming, Pennsylvania|Wyoming]]''' |
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| Borough |
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| {{convert|1.6|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
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| 9 |
| 9 |
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| '''[[Dupont, Pennsylvania|Dupont]]''' |
| '''[[Dupont, Pennsylvania|Dupont]]''' |
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| Borough |
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| {{convert|1.5|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
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|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
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| 10 |
| 10 |
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| '''[[Laflin, Pennsylvania|Laflin]]''' |
| '''[[Laflin, Pennsylvania|Laflin]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|1.35|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km²) |
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|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
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| 11 |
| 11 |
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| '''[[Avoca, Pennsylvania|Avoca]]''' |
| '''[[Avoca, Pennsylvania|Avoca]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|1.08|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
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|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
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| 12 |
| 12 |
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| '''[[West Pittston, Pennsylvania|West Pittston]]''' |
| '''[[West Pittston, Pennsylvania|West Pittston]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|0.97|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km²) |
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|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
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| 13 |
| 13 |
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| '''[[Hughestown, Pennsylvania|Hughestown]]''' |
| '''[[Hughestown, Pennsylvania|Hughestown]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|0.93|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
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|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
|- style="background-color:#FFF5EE;" |
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| 14 |
| 14 |
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| '''[[Yatesville, Pennsylvania|Yatesville]]''' |
| '''[[Yatesville, Pennsylvania|Yatesville]]''' |
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| Borough |
| Borough |
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| {{convert|0.62|mi2|km2|abbr=on}} |
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| 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km²) |
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| '''Total''' |
| '''Total''' |
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| '''Greater Pittston''' |
| '''Greater Pittston''' |
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| '''Region''' |
| '''Region''' |
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== Population == |
== Population == |
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[[File:Pittston_City_Aerial.jpg|thumb|right|Pittston City |
[[File:Pittston_City_Aerial.jpg|thumb|right|Pittston City is the most populous community in Greater Pittston.]] |
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According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], 48,020 people live in and around Pittston City. Pittston has the highest population with 7,739 citizens. Yatesville has the smallest population with around 600 citizens. |
According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], 48,020 people live in and around Pittston City. Pittston has the highest population with 7,739 citizens. Yatesville has the smallest population with around 600 citizens. |
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===Population ranking=== |
===Population ranking=== |
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The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of |
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Greater Pittston.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/2010census/ |title=Decennial Census by Decades |access-date=2013-02-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131223071851/http://www.census.gov/2010census/ |archive-date=2013-12-23 }}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
===Demographics=== |
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*[[Avoca, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Avoca]] |
*[[Avoca, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Avoca]] |
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*[[Dupont, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Dupont]] |
*[[Dupont, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Dupont]] |
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*[[Laflin, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Laflin]] |
*[[Laflin, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Laflin]] |
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*[[Pittston, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Pittston City]] |
*[[Pittston, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Pittston City]] |
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*[[Pittston Township |
*[[Pittston Township, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of Pittston Township]] |
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*[[West Pittston, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of West Pittston]] |
*[[West Pittston, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of West Pittston]] |
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*[[West Wyoming, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of West Wyoming]] |
*[[West Wyoming, Pennsylvania#Demographics|Demographics of West Wyoming]] |
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== Government == |
== Government == |
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Each [[municipality]] ([[city]], [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]], and [[Township (Pennsylvania)|township]]) has its own form of government. Each city and borough is headed by an elected [[mayor]]. Each township is governed by a [[board of supervisors]]/commissioners. |
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==Public safety== |
==Public safety== |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[Image:Map of Luzerne County Pennsylvania School Districts.png|thumb|right|Pittston Area, Wyoming Area, and Wilkes-Barre Area School Districts are located in the northeastern corner of Luzerne County (they can be seen in green, pink, and blue).]] |
[[Image:Map of Luzerne County Pennsylvania School Districts.png|thumb|right|Pittston Area, Wyoming Area, and Wilkes-Barre Area School Districts are located in the northeastern corner of Luzerne County (they can be seen in green, pink, and blue).]] |
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===Public school districts=== |
===Public school districts=== |
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*[[Pittston Area School District]] |
*[[Pittston Area School District]] |
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* Wyoming Area Catholic Elementary School, Exeter |
* Wyoming Area Catholic Elementary School, Exeter |
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===Libraries=== |
===Libraries=== |
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* Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston City |
* Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston City |
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* West Pittston Library, West Pittston |
* West Pittston Library, West Pittston |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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[[Image: Pittston, Pennsylvania (4111301775).jpg|thumb| |
[[Image: Pittston, Pennsylvania (4111301775).jpg|thumb|Specialist Dale J. Kridlo Memorial Bridge ([[U.S. Route 11]])]] |
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[[Image:KAVP Terminals.jpg|thumb|right|[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport]]]] |
[[Image:KAVP Terminals.jpg|thumb|right|[[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport]]]] |
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===Highways=== |
===Highways=== |
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[[Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 81]] passes near Pittston, heading north to [[Binghamton, New York|Binghamton]] and south to [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]. Pittston is also located near the Northeast Extension of the [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]], [[Interstate 476]], providing a link to [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]] and [[Philadelphia]]. [[U.S. Route 11]], [[Pennsylvania Route 92]], [[Pennsylvania Route 315]], and [[Pennsylvania Route 502]] can also be found within the region. |
[[Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 81]] passes near Pittston, heading north to [[Binghamton, New York|Binghamton]] and south to [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]. Pittston is also located near the Northeast Extension of the [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]], [[Interstate 476]], providing a link to [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]] and [[Philadelphia]]. [[U.S. Route 11]], [[Pennsylvania Route 92]], [[Pennsylvania Route 315]], and [[Pennsylvania Route 502]] can also be found within the region. |
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===Air=== |
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The [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport]] is located in Pittston Township. The airport is served by eight international airlines and has hosted [[Air Force One]] on regional presidential visits several times in the past. In the spring of 2002, the airport began offering an increased number of non-stop flights across the nation. Service is provided by [[Allegiant Air|Allegiant]], [[Delta Air Lines|Delta]], [[United Airlines]], and [[US Airways]]. |
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===Public transportation=== |
===Public transportation=== |
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Pittston is served by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority and COLTS, which provides bus services to the city and other communities within Luzerne County and [[Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania|Lackawanna County]]. [ |
Pittston is served by the [[Luzerne County Transportation Authority]] and COLTS, which provides bus services to the city and other communities within Luzerne County and [[Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania|Lackawanna County]]. [[Martz Trailways]] also provides commuter, tour, and trip service from Pittston, and nearby locations in downtown [[Scranton]] and Wilkes-Barre to points east and south, such as [[Philadelphia]], [[New York City]], and [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]]. |
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===Air=== |
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The [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport]] is located in Pittston Township. The airport is served by eight international airlines and has hosted [[Air Force One]] on regional presidential visits several times in the past. In the spring of 2002, the airport began offering an increased number of non-stop flights across the nation. Service is provided by [[Allegiant Air|Allegiant]], [[Delta Air Lines|Delta]], [[United Airlines]], and [[American Airlines]]. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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[[Image:CharlesCalvinBowman.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Charles Calvin Bowman: Served as acting mayor of Pittston (1896); served on Pittston's City Council for sixteen terms; served as a member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district|Pennsylvania's 11th district]] (1911-1912)]] |
[[Image:CharlesCalvinBowman.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Charles Calvin Bowman: Served as acting mayor of Pittston (1896); served on Pittston's City Council for sixteen terms; served as a member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district|Pennsylvania's 11th district]] (1911-1912)]] |
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* [[George Banks]], mass murderer |
* [[George Banks (spree killer)|George Banks]], mass murderer |
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* [[Albert K. Bender]], UFO writer |
* [[Albert K. Bender]], UFO writer |
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* [[Charles Calvin Bowman]], mayor of Pittston and [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
* [[Charles Calvin Bowman]], mayor of Pittston and [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
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* [[J. Harold Flannery]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
* [[J. Harold Flannery]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
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* [[Gene Guarilia]], Boston Celtics |
* [[Gene Guarilia]], Boston Celtics |
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* [[Justin Gustainis]], professor and author |
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* [[James L. Hallock]], Wisconsin state legislator |
* [[James L. Hallock]], Wisconsin state legislator |
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* [[Mike Hudock]], professional [[American football|football]] player |
* [[Mike Hudock]], professional [[American football|football]] player |
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* [[Hughie Jennings]], [[Major League Baseball]] player and manager<ref name="The Baseball Encyclopedia">{{cite book |editor=Reichler, Joseph L. |
* [[Hughie Jennings]], [[Major League Baseball]] player and manager<ref name="The Baseball Encyclopedia">{{cite book |editor= Reichler, Joseph L. |title= The Baseball Encyclopedia |orig-year= 1969 |edition= 4th |year= 1979 |publisher= Macmillan Publishing |location= New York |isbn= 0-02-578970-8 |url-access= registration |url= https://archive.org/details/baseballencyclop00reic }}</ref> |
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* [[Shawn Klush]], [[Elvis]] tribute artist |
* [[Shawn Klush]], [[Elvis]] tribute artist |
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* [[Marion Lorne]], actress, was born in West Pittston. |
* [[Marion Lorne]], actress, was born in West Pittston. |
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* [[John D. MacArthur]], businessman and philanthropist |
* [[John D. MacArthur]], businessman and philanthropist |
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* [[Tommy McMillan]], [[Major League Baseball]] [[outfielder]] and [[shortstop]] |
* [[Tommy McMillan (baseball)|Tommy McMillan]], [[Major League Baseball]] [[outfielder]] and [[shortstop]] |
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* [[Banana Joe|Joseph Montione]], radio personality |
* [[Banana Joe|Joseph Montione]], radio personality |
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* [[Ray Musto]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
* [[Ray Musto]], [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from Pennsylvania |
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* [[Charley Trippi]], University of Georgia football player, 1943 Rose Bowl MVP, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, [[Chicago Cardinals]] quarterback and [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] inductee. The football stadium at Pittston Area High School in [[Yatesville, Pennsylvania|Yatesville]] is named in his honor. |
* [[Charley Trippi]], University of Georgia football player, 1943 Rose Bowl MVP, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, [[Chicago Cardinals]] quarterback and [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] inductee. The football stadium at Pittston Area High School in [[Yatesville, Pennsylvania|Yatesville]] is named in his honor. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Pittston, Pennsylvania (4111303771).jpg|St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston City |
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Pittston, Pennsylvania (4112071914).jpg|Pittston City's Downtown |
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Old Municipal Building Avoca PA.jpg|Avoca's 1910 Municipal Building |
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Image: CityPittstonDowntown.jpg|Pittston City's Downtown |
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Org a2f62ae052f730fc 1506374532000-PANO.jpg|[[Campbell's Ledge]] in Duryea |
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Image: Avoca PA Langcliffe Presby.jpg|Langcliffe Presbyterian Church in Avoca |
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Harding Church of Ch Exeter TWP LuzCo PA.jpg |Harding Church of Christ in Exeter Township |
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House in Jenkins TWP LuzCo PA.jpg|A home in Jenkins Township |
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Image:Old Municipal Building Avoca PA.jpg|Avoca's 1910 Municipal Building |
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Inkerman PA Presby.jpg|Church in Jenkins Township |
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Laflin PA Muni Building.jpg|Laflin's Municipal Building |
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Image:Harding Church of Ch Exeter TWP LuzCo PA.jpg |Harding Church of Christ in Exeter Township |
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House on Luzerne St at Warren, West Pittston PA.jpg|A home on Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston |
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Wyoming Monument 1 LuzCo PA.JPG|The [[Wyoming Monument]] |
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Image: Inkerman PA Presby.jpg|Inkerman Presbyterian Church in Jenkins Township |
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Park Yatesville PA.jpg|A park in Yatesville |
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Image:Laflin PA Muni Building.jpg|Laflin's Municipal Building |
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Image:House on Luzerne St at Warren, West Pittston PA.jpg|A home on Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston |
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Image:Wyoming Monument 1 LuzCo PA.JPG|The [[Wyoming Monument]] |
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Image:Park Yatesville PA.jpg|A park in Yatesville |
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Greater Pittston | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of Greater Pittston. Pittston City can be seen on the right (along the Susquehanna River). | |
  Greater Pittston Greater Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania  Greater Pittston Greater Pittston (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′26″N 75°47′20″W / 41.32389°N 75.78889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Principal city | Pittston |
| Area | |
• Total | 65.35 sq mi (169.3 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 48,020 |
| • Density | 730/sq mi (280/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 570 |
Greater Pittston is a 65.35 sq mi (169.3 km2) region in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in reference to the area in and around Pittston. As of 2010, the total population of Greater Pittston is 48,020. This region includes Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Exeter Boro, Exeter Township, Hughestown, Jenkins Township, Laflin, Pittston Township, West Pittston, West Wyoming, Wyoming, and Yatesville. It is a subregion of Wyoming Valley.
History
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- 1770s: English men, women, and children (European-Americans) started to settle in the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- 1 July 1778: During the Revolutionary War, Fort Jenkins (a patriot stockade in present-day West Pittston) surrendered to the British (under Major John Butler). It was later burned to the ground.
- 3 July 1778: A force of British soldiers, led by John Butler, with the assistance of about 700 Indians, attacked and killed nearly 300 Wyoming Valley settlers. Today in the Borough of Wyoming, a monument marks the gravesite of the victims from the Battle of Wyoming.
- 4 July 1778: Fort Pittston (located in what is now Pittston City) surrendered to the British and some of it was partially destroyed. It was later restored and used until the end of the Revolutionary War.
- September 1778: Revenge for the Wyoming defeat was taken by American Colonel Thomas Hartley who, with 200 soldiers, burned nine to twelve Seneca, Delaware and Mingo villages along the Susquehanna River in northeast Pennsylvania, including Tioga and Chemung.
- 1833: The Wyoming Monument was constructed in Wyoming to commemorate the 1778 battle and the gravesite of the victims from the massacre.
- 28 June 1896: The Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston City caved-in and killed 58 miners.[1][2]
- 1908 – 1912: The anthracite coal mining industry, and its extensive use of child labor in the early part of the 20th century, was one of the industries targeted by the National Child Labor Committee and its hired photographer, Lewis Hine. Many of Hine's subjects were photographed in the mines and coal fields in and around Pittston during this time. The impact of the Hine photographs led to the enactment of child labor laws across the country.
- 1930s – 1980s: Pittston City emerged as a national center for clothing manufacturing. Thousands of workers, mainly women, labored in many factories throughout the Greater Pittston area. One such woman was Susan Sebastianelli of Pittston Township. Most were members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) that gained higher wages, workplace health & safety improvements, and employee rights. The ILGWU was active in civic and political life throughout Pennsylvania.
- 1934: The right arm of Hughestown resident, Harry Tompkins, was crushed by an Erie Railroad train. This resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, which laid the foundation for a large part of modern American civil procedure.
- 1945 – 1947: Construction of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport took place near the Borough of Avoca.
- 22 January 1959: The Knox Mine Disaster in Port Griffith, Jenkins Township, claimed the lives of 12 people and essentially shut down the mining industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- June 1972: Hurricane Agnes was responsible for massive flooding in and around the Greater Pittston area.
- 1974 – 1989: Alleged ghost hauntings took place in the home of Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, inspiring the 1991 film The Haunted.
- 25 September 1982: George Banks kills 13 people in a shooting rampage in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township.
- 1992: The opening scenes from the movie School Ties was filmed in West Pittston; it shows David Green, the hero of the movie (played by Brendan Fraser), hanging out with friends in the streets of the tiny town.
- 15 March 1993: Two Pittston firefighters (John Lombardo and Len Insalaco) were killed while fighting a blaze in the city's downtown. A monument was built and the nearby Water Street Bridge was renamed to commemorate their sacrifice.
- 2008: The "kids for cash scandal" unfolded over judicial kickbacks at the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Two judges, President Judge Mark Ciavarella and Senior Judge Michael Conahan, were convicted of accepting money from Robert Mericle, builder of two private, for-profit youth centers for the detention of juveniles. One center was PA Child Care (in Pittston Township).
- 2011: The Borough of Duryea received national attention for its role in the landmark Supreme Court case Borough of Duryea v. Guarnieri, in which the court stated that "a government employer's allegedly retaliatory actions against an employee do not give rise to liability under the Petition Clause unless the employee's petition relates to a matter of public concern."
- September 2011: The Greater Pittston area, along with the rest of Luzerne County, witnessed historical flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. The Susquehanna River reached a record high of 42.6 feet (13.0 meters) in Wilkes-Barre. The river topped the 40.9-foot (12.5-meter) level in flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972.[3][4][5]
Establishment
[edit]| Name of community | Date incorporated (declaration of a municipal charter) |
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| Exeter Township | 1783 |
| Pittston Township | 1790 |
| Jenkins Township | 1852 |
| Pittston Borough/City | 1853 (borough); 1894 (city) |
| West Pittston Borough | 1857 |
| Avoca Borough | 1871 |
| Yatesville Borough | 1878 |
| Hughestown Borough | 1879 |
| Exeter Borough | 1884 |
| Wyoming Borough | 1885 |
| Laflin Borough | 1889 |
| Duryea Borough | 1891 |
| West Wyoming Borough | 1898 |
| Dupont Borough | 1917 |
Geography
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Greater Pittston is a 65.35 sq mi (169.3 km2) region in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, encompassing the Susquehanna River. Jenkins Township is the largest municipality with a total area of 13.98 sq mi (36.2 km2). Yatesville is the smallest community in Greater Pittston. It covers a total area of only 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2).
Ranking by area
[edit]The ranking of the following table is based on the area (or square mileage) of each community within Greater Pittston.
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Total Square Miles (km2) |
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| 1 | Jenkins Township | Township | 13.98 sq mi (36.2 km2) |
| 2 | Pittston Township | Township | 13.79 sq mi (35.7 km2) |
| 3 | Exeter Township | Township | 13.5 sq mi (35 km2) |
| 4 | Duryea | Borough | 5.75 sq mi (14.9 km2) |
| 5 | Exeter | Borough | 4.98 sq mi (12.9 km2) |
| 6 | West Wyoming | Borough | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km2) |
| 7 | † Pittston | City | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| 8 | Wyoming | Borough | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| 9 | Dupont | Borough | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| 10 | Laflin | Borough | 1.35 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| 11 | Avoca | Borough | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| 12 | West Pittston | Borough | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| 13 | Hughestown | Borough | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| 14 | Yatesville | Borough | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Total | Greater Pittston | Region | 65.35 sq mi (169.3 km2) |
Population
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According to the 2010 census, 48,020 people live in and around Pittston City. Pittston has the highest population with 7,739 citizens. Yatesville has the smallest population with around 600 citizens.
Population ranking
[edit]The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Greater Pittston.[6]
† principal city
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Pittston | City | 7,739 |
| 2 | Exeter | Borough | 5,652 |
| 3 | Duryea | Borough | 4,917 |
| 4 | West Pittston | Borough | 4,868 |
| 5 | Jenkins Township | Township | 4,442 |
| 6 | Pittston Township | Township | 3,368 |
| 7 | Wyoming | Borough | 3,073 |
| 8 | West Wyoming | Borough | 2,725 |
| 9 | Dupont | Borough | 2,711 |
| 10 | Avoca | Borough | 2,661 |
| 11 | Exeter Township | Township | 2,378 |
| 12 | Laflin | Borough | 1,487 |
| 13 | Hughestown | Borough | 1,392 |
| 14 | Yatesville | Borough | 607 |
| Total | Greater Pittston | Region | 48,020 |
Demographics
[edit]- Demographics of Avoca
- Demographics of Dupont
- Demographics of Duryea
- Demographics of Exeter
- Demographics of Exeter Township
- Demographics of Hughestown
- Demographics of Jenkins Township
- Demographics of Laflin
- Demographics of Pittston City
- Demographics of Pittston Township
- Demographics of West Pittston
- Demographics of West Wyoming
- Demographics of Wyoming
- Demographics of Yatesville
Government
[edit]Each municipality (city, borough, and township) has its own form of government. Each city and borough is headed by an elected mayor. Each township is governed by a board of supervisors/commissioners.
Public safety
[edit]There are many fire and police departments scattered throughout Greater Pittston. The firefighters provide fire protection for all of its citizens. The police provide full-time protection to its citizens, visitors, businesses, and public property.
Healthcare
[edit]There are many healthcare clinics scattered throughout Greater Pittston. The following list is a small sample of health clinics in the region.
- Garden Village Medical Center, West Pittston
- Geisinger Medical Group, Pittston
- Geisinger Pittston, Pittston
- Geisinger, Wyoming
- Intermountain Medical Group, Dupont
- The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic, Pittston
Education
[edit]
Public school districts
[edit]Private schools
[edit]- Holy Rosary Elementary School, Duryea
- New Story School, Wyoming
- Wyoming Area Catholic Elementary School, Exeter
Libraries
[edit]- Pittston Memorial Library, Pittston City
- West Pittston Library, West Pittston
- Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming
Transportation
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Highways
[edit]Interstate 81 passes near Pittston, heading north to Binghamton and south to Harrisburg. Pittston is also located near the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Interstate 476, providing a link to Allentown and Philadelphia. U.S. Route 11, Pennsylvania Route 92, Pennsylvania Route 315, and Pennsylvania Route 502 can also be found within the region.
Public transportation
[edit]Pittston is served by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority and COLTS, which provides bus services to the city and other communities within Luzerne County and Lackawanna County. Martz Trailways also provides commuter, tour, and trip service from Pittston, and nearby locations in downtown Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to points east and south, such as Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City.
Air
[edit]The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located in Pittston Township. The airport is served by eight international airlines and has hosted Air Force One on regional presidential visits several times in the past. In the spring of 2002, the airport began offering an increased number of non-stop flights across the nation. Service is provided by Allegiant, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines.
Rail
[edit]At present, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway (successor to the Delaware and Hudson) and the Luzerne & Susquehanna Railroad (designated-operator of the county-owned shortline) provide freight service within the city and Pittston Township. A proposed nearby commuter train from Scranton to New York City has received government funding.
Notable people
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- George Banks, mass murderer
- Albert K. Bender, UFO writer
- Charles Calvin Bowman, mayor of Pittston and U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- James Joseph Brown, mining innovator
- Lou Butera, professional pool player
- Michael B. Carroll, PA state representative
- Jimmy Cefalo, Penn State football player, Miami Dolphins wide receiver, radio voice of the Miami Dolphins
- William D'Elia, mobster
- J. Harold Flannery, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- Gene Guarilia, Boston Celtics
- James L. Hallock, Wisconsin state legislator
- Mike Hudock, professional football player
- Hughie Jennings, Major League Baseball player and manager[7]
- Shawn Klush, Elvis tribute artist
- Marion Lorne, actress, was born in West Pittston.
- John D. MacArthur, businessman and philanthropist
- Tommy McMillan, Major League Baseball outfielder and shortstop
- Joseph Montione, radio personality
- Ray Musto, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- Jay Parini, professor and author
- Thomas Tigue, Pennsylvania state legislator
- Charley Trippi, University of Georgia football player, 1943 Rose Bowl MVP, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Chicago Cardinals quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. The football stadium at Pittston Area High School in Yatesville is named in his honor.
Gallery
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St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston City -
Pittston City's Downtown -
Avoca's 1910 Municipal Building -
Campbell's Ledge in Duryea -
Harding Church of Christ in Exeter Township -
A home in Jenkins Township -
Church in Jenkins Township -
Laflin's Municipal Building -
A home on Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston -
The Wyoming Monument -
A park in Yatesville
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References
[edit]- ^ Twin Shaft Disaster Marker
- ^ Pittston, PA Twin Shaft Mine Cave In, June 1896 Archived 2008-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mandatory Evacuation of Wyoming Valley by 4 p.m. Archived 2014-04-07 at the Wayback Machine, Times-Leader, September 8, 2011
- ^ "UPDATE 3-Pennsylvania hit by huge flooding, towns submerged". Reuters. 2011-09-09.
- ^ Luzerne officials issue mandatory evacuation in footprint of Agnes flood, Times Tribune, September 8, 2011
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decades". Archived from the original on 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
- ^ Reichler, Joseph L., ed. (1979) [1969]. The Baseball Encyclopedia (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 0-02-578970-8.