Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borough of Tunkhannock
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Downtown Tunkhannock along U.S. Route 6, known locally as Tioga Street
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Location of Tunkhannock in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
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 Borough of Tunkhannock
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of Tunkhannock
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wyoming |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,766  |
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1,759 |
| • Density | 1,908.89/sq mi (737.27/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Tunkhaknuckle (Tunk-uh-nuckle) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18657
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-77784 |
Tunkhannock (/təŋˈkænək/ tuhng-KA-nuhk) is a small town, also called a borough, in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Wyoming County. Tunkhannock is about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Wilkes-Barre. It is part of the larger Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton area.
Long ago, many people in Tunkhannock worked in the lumber industry. Today, many residents work at the Procter & Gamble factory nearby. In 2020, about 1,766 people lived in Tunkhannock.
The name Tunkhannock comes from an old Native American language, Minsi-Len'api. It means "Bend-in-river-place." This name describes a big bend in the river west of town called "The Neck." The historic part of Tunkhannock, including Tioga, Pine, and Harrison Streets, and Wyoming Avenue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Tunkhannock is about 88 miles northwest of Allentown. It is also about 141.7 miles (228 km) northwest of New York City.
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Quick Facts About Tunkhannock
- Area Code: The phone area code for Tunkhannock is 570.
- ZIP Code: The main ZIP code is 18657.
- Main Roads: Important roads include Route 29 (Bridge Street), Business Route 6 (Tioga Street), Route 6, and Route 92.
- Local Government: The borough is divided into four areas called wards. People in these wards elect a Borough Council to help run the town.
Town Location and Size
Tunkhannock is located at coordinates 41.540836 degrees north and -75.947703 degrees west.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Getting Around Tunkhannock
Skyhaven Airport is a public airport near Tunkhannock. It is located about one nautical mile (1.85 km) south of the town's center. The airport is in Eaton Township, which is right next to Tunkhannock.
People Living in Tunkhannock
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 561 | — | |
| 1860 | 638 | 13.7% | |
| 1870 | 953 | 49.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,116 | 17.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,253 | 12.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,305 | 4.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,598 | 22.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,736 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,973 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,161 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,170 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,297 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,251 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,144 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,251 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,911 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,836 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,766 | −3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,759 | −4.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,836 people living in Tunkhannock. There were 817 households, which are groups of people living together. About 447 of these were families.
Most people in Tunkhannock are White (95.9%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Tunkhannock was 43.5 years.
Culture and History
The Wyoming County Historical Society and Genealogical Library is in Tunkhannock. It has many old books and records. You can find information about families from New England and old newspapers from 1797. They also have records for over 90 cemeteries and other local history facts.
In 1941, an artist named Ethel Ashton painted a large mural for the local post office. It was called Defenders of the Wyoming Country-1778. The painting showed a battle between American settlers and local Native American tribes. This happened before Sullivan's March. The mural was fixed up in 1998, and a movie was made about it in 2009.
Tunkhannock is located along the Susquehanna River. Because of this, it was affected by Hurricane Agnes in June 1972.
Tunkhannock is also home to the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra. It is led by Conductor Robert Helmacy. Tunkhannock has even been named one of the top 10 places to "get away from it all."
Famous People From Tunkhannock
Many interesting people have come from Tunkhannock, including:
- John Brisbin – A U.S. Congressman in 1851.
- Frank Charles Bunnell – Served as a U.S. Congressman multiple times.
- Charles E. Dietrich – A U.S. Congressman from 1935 to 1937.
- Joe Glenn – A professional baseball player.
- Robyn Griggs – An American actress.
- Benjamin F. Harding – A U.S. Senator from Oregon.
- Mike Hudock – A professional football player.
- Edwin J. Jorden – A U.S. Congressman in 1895.
- Mike Papi – A professional baseball player for the Cleveland Indians.
- Christopher Ries – A famous glass sculptor.
- Donald Sherwood – A U.S. Congressman from 1999 to 2007.
- Harold Rainsford Stark – A U.S. Naval Admiral who was Chief of Naval Operations.
- Walter Tewksbury – Won gold medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
- Robert F. Wilner – An Episcopalian Bishop in the Philippines.
See also
In Spanish: Tunkhannock (Pensilvania) para niños
