Korn Krest, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Korn Krest is a small village located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It's nestled in the beautiful Wyoming Valley, a region known for its history and natural beauty. This village sits right between two bigger cities, Wilkes-Barre and Nanticoke. A main road called the Sans Souci Parkway runs through Korn Krest. People in the area usually say "San Suey" when they talk about this parkway.

Where is Korn Krest?

Korn Krest is found in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It's part of Hanover Township, which is a larger area. The village is a residential spot, meaning it's mostly where people live. It uses the same zip code as parts of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, which is 18706.

	Hanover Green, Avondale	Breslau, Plymouth	Buttonwood, Lee Park, Wilkes-Barre
	Dundee, Nanticoke		Ashley
		Korn Krest
	Askam	Warrior Run	Sugar Notch, Preston

Hanover Area School District

A very important place in Korn Krest is the Hanover Township Area Jr/Sr High School. This school is where students from the area go for their junior high and high school years. It's a central part of the community for many families.

History of Sans Souci Park

The land where the high school now stands used to be a popular amusement park. This park was a fun place for families to visit for many years. It was first called Hanover Park when it opened in 1893. Later, in 1905, its name was changed to Sans Souci Park.

From Amusement Park to School

Sans Souci Park offered rides, games, and entertainment for people of all ages. It was a well-loved spot for decades. However, the park eventually closed its doors in 1970. After the park closed, the land was used to build the Hanover Township Area Jr/Sr High School. This means that today's students learn and grow on a site that once brought joy and excitement to many people.