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Vacation 2 USA   >   Pennsylvania   >   Towns and Cities   >   Harrisburg

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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: Here is some other information about Harrisburg:
  • The main airport for Harrisburg is Harrisburg International Airport.

  • Probably the best-known professional sports franchise in Harrisburg is the baseball team, the Harrisburg Senators.
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ADC The Map People York, Lancaster and Harrisburg Pennsylvania

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

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ADC The Map People
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ADC The Map People York,Lancaster, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Steet Map Book
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Large scale atlas with street level detail showing ZIP Codes, block numbers, schools, hospitals, parks and much more. Includes York, Shrewsbury, Lancaster, Mount Joy, Harrisburg, Carlisle and more. Fully indexed. List Price: $29.95

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

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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.).)

By John G. Hope

RB Books
Paperback (144 pages)

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

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

By Matt Willen

Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback (256 pages)

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg: Including Lancaster, York, and Surrounding Counties
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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 Harrisburg Metro, Pa Street Atlas

ADC The Map People
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The Allentown line: New-York to Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania coal regions, via Central Railroad of New-Jersey (Walling's route and city guides)

By Henry Francis Walling

Taintor Brothers & Co
Unknown Binding (4 pages)
 

Rand McNally Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Rand Mcnally
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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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H.M. Gousha Co.
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Metro Street Map of Harrisburg & Vicinity: Including Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg & Hershey: Industrial Parks, Shopping Centers ... with Zip Codes (USA City Maps - Pennsylvania)

By Franklin Maps

Franklin Maps
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