Harrisburg

Located in Dauphin County, Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, its population was 48,950.

During the American Civil War (1861 to 1865), Harrisburg was an imporant training and logistical center for the Union Army. This made it a target for the Confederate Army of North Virginia (led by General Robert E. Lee) in two invasions - the Maryland Campaign (1862) which was halted at the Battle of Antietam, and the Gettysburg Campaign (1863) which got as far as Sporting Hill, just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from Harrisburg.

In 1979, the worst civilian nuclear accident in US history occured at the nuclear powerplant at Three Mile Island in the suburb of Midtown. The accident which began on March 28th, and resulted in a partial core meltdown of one the reactors.

Attractions in the Harrisburg area include:

National Civil War Museum

Here is some other information about Harrisburg:

Perhaps the best-known professional sports team in Harrisburg is the baseball team, the Harrisburg Senators.
The main airport serving Harrisburg is Harrisburg International Airport.

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg: Including Lancaster, York, and Surrounding Counties (60 Hikes within 60 Miles)

By Matt Willen

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The southern portion of Pennsylvania is rich with history, but also boasts breathtaking natural beauty. From rolling hills in Lancaster and York Counties to steep ravines along the Susquehanna River, this region offers hikers a wide array of outdoor experiences. This guide is the first comprehensive hiking tour of the region, and its accessible format brings this diverse natural area closer to hikers than ever before.

ADC The Map People York, Lancaster and Harrisburg Pennsylvania

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Rand McNally Streets of Harrisburg, Carlisle/Lebanon, Pennsylvania (Rand McNally Streets Of...)

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Westsylvania Heritage Trail: A Guide to Southwest Pennsylvania's Historic Places (Insights (Harrisburg, Pa.).)

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Book Description: From Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural marvel, Fallingwater, to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Altoona's Railroader's Memorial Museum this book is an easy reader and guide for traveling the Heritage Trail and visiting each site along the route. The author shares his experiences at the sites as he weaves in the history and stories behind the facts.

ADC The Map People York,Lancaster, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Steet Map Book

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Harrisburg: Renaissance of a Capitol City

By John G. Hope

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This book celebrates the results of one of America's most successful urban renewal efforts. The lavishly illustrated book shows restored parks and gardens, the neighborhoods, the majestic State Capitol, historic and architectural treasures, and the scenic Susquehanna River. The rich cultural assets of dance, music, and the visual arts are portrayed, and ten essays by leading city enthusiasts tell the renewal story.

Guide Book to the Tiled Pavement in the Pennsylvania Capitol

By Henry Chapman Mercer

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In 1908, Henry Mercer wrote and published at his own expense this guidebook to the various tiles and mosaics in the Pennsylvania Capitol so that visitors could read and appreciate the work as they strolled through the corridors and the great rotunda. Each mosaic had a significant story to tell and Mercer thought the story of the tiles and his own artistic intentions had to be communicated. Unavailable for many years, this newly reprinted guidebook is a useful tool in understanding the history of the Keystone State, as well as a record of this very important architectural masterpiece.

Harrisburg Pa Metro Atlas: Street Map

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Travels in New France by J.C.B.

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Adjoining Communities, Citymap: Plus a Highway Map of the Capitol (Sic) City Area and Detailed Maps of the Capitol Compl (Gousha Travel Publication)

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