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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Summary

City in Pennsylvania on east bank of Susquehanna River about 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Founded 1785. Incorporated 1808. Became capital of Pennsylvania, 1812. Dauphin Co. seat. Population in 1840 about 6,000.

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Town/City
Harrisburg
County
Dauphin County
State/Province
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America