Tomhicken, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tomhicken, Pennsylvania
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 Tomhicken, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Tomhicken, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Sugarloaf |
| Elevation | 1,350 ft (410 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
Tomhicken (also spelled Tomhickon) is a small, unincorporated community. It is found in Sugarloaf Township, which is part of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Tomhicken is also part of the larger Greater Hazleton area.
What is Tomhicken?
Tomhicken is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed by the larger area it belongs to, which in this case is Sugarloaf Township.
A Hub for Railroads
Long ago, Tomhicken was a very important spot for trains! It was a special "junction point." This means it was where two big railroad lines met and connected.
The Railroad Lines
The two important railroad lines that met in Tomhicken were:
- The Lehigh Valley Railroad's Tomhicken Branch
- The Pennsylvania Railroad's Catawissa Branch
These railroads helped move goods and people across Pennsylvania. Tomhicken's location made it a key place for these connections.
