Lattimer, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lattimer, Pennsylvania
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The Lattimer Colliery, photographed circa 1890 by William H. Rau
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 Lattimer, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Lattimer, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Hazle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 567 |
| • Density | 2,475.98/sq mi (954.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18234
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-41700 |
Lattimer is a small village located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2010, about 554 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 567 residents.
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History of Lattimer
The Lattimer Massacre of 1897
Lattimer is known for an important event in American labor history called the Lattimer massacre. This event happened on September 10, 1897. It involved a group of unarmed striking coal miners. These miners were mostly immigrants from countries like Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Germany. They were protesting for better working conditions and pay.
During their protest, a group led by the Luzerne County sheriff confronted them. Sadly, the sheriff's group opened fire on the miners. At least 19 miners were killed, and many more were hurt. This tragic event became a major turning point for the United Mine Workers (UMW) union. It helped to bring attention to the struggles of workers and the need for stronger protections for them.
Geography of Lattimer
Lattimer is located at coordinates 40°59′38″N 75°57′40″W / 40.99389°N 75.96111°W. The village covers a total area of about 0.6 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). All of this area is land.
Lattimer is situated just northeast of another census-designated place called Harleigh. It is also about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of the city of Hazleton. If you need to send mail to Lattimer, you would use the Hazleton zip code of 18234.
Demographics of Lattimer
Demographics is the study of a population, including things like how many people live in an area and their ages or backgrounds.
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| 2020 | 567 | — | |
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According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of Lattimer was 567 people.
Notable People from Lattimer
Some well-known individuals have connections to Lattimer:
- Matt Broderick – a former player in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Jack Palance – an actor who won an Academy Award for his work in movies.
See also
In Spanish: Lattimer para niños
