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Borough
Nuangola Municipal Building
Location of Nuangola in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Luzerne
Incorporated	1908
Government
• Type	Borough Council
Area
• Total	1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2)
• Land	1.18 sq mi (3.07 km2)
• Water	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	666
• Density	562.50/sq mi (217.25/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	570
FIPS code	42-55752

Nuangola is a small town, called a borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It's known for its pretty, heart-shaped lake, Nuangola Lake. In 2020, about 663 people lived there. This town became a popular summer vacation spot in the early 1900s.

History of Nuangola

Lake Nuangola

What Does the Name Nuangola Mean?

The name Nuangola likely comes from an Algonquian language. These languages were spoken by the Native American tribes who lived in the area. The main tribe here was the Delaware (Lenape). Some Nanticoke and Shawnee people also lived nearby.

There are a few stories about how the name came to be. One legend says a Native American maiden named Nuangola drowned in the lake. Another idea is that Nuangola is an Algonquian word meaning "Three-Cornered Lake" or "Triangular Lake." Early settlers used this name, but it was changed to Nuangola to avoid confusion with other towns. Some people also think Nuangola means "people of the north."

Becoming a Borough

Nuangola officially became a borough in 1908. Just two years later, in 1910, only about 100 people lived there. Over the next few decades, the population grew. The surrounding county became a big center for mining, which brought many European immigrants to the area.

In the 20th century, Nuangola became a popular place for summer vacations around the lake. Today, over 600 people live in Nuangola. Many are retired, and some have second homes there. The population often grows in the summer when more people come to enjoy the lake.

The Grove Theatre

Nuangola is home to the famous Grove Theatre. From the 1930s to the 1950s, it was a very popular place for summer plays. Many famous actors, like Kirk Douglas and Joseph Cotten, performed there early in their careers.

The theatre closed for many years but reopened in 2006. Since then, it has put on many well-known plays. Some of these include Godspell, On Golden Pond, and A Christmas Carol.

East side of Lake Nuangola

Lake Nuangola

Grove Theatre at Lake Nuangola

Geography and Location

Lake Nuangola

Nuangola is located at 41°09′26″N 75°58′37″W / 41.157132°N 75.977081°W / 41.157132; -75.977081.

The borough covers about 1.34 square miles (3.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers) is water. This water area is mainly Nuangola Lake, which the town is built around. Nuangola is part of the Crestwood School District.

Nuangola is surrounded by several other townships. These include Hanover Township to the northeast and Rice Township to the east and south.

Getting Around Nuangola

Interstate 81 is the main highway near Nuangola. This highway is just east of the borough. It connects Nuangola to larger cities. To the north, it leads to Wilkes-Barre, which is the county seat. To the south, it goes to Hazleton.

Population Facts

In 2000, there were 671 people living in Nuangola. These people lived in 259 households, with 193 of them being families. The population density was about 595 people per square mile. The average household had about 2.57 people.

The median age in Nuangola was 40 years old. This means half the people were older than 40 and half were younger. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old.

Education

Students in Nuangola attend schools within the Crestwood School District.

See also

In Spanish: Nuangola (Pensilvania) para niños