Pittston, Pennsylvania

Pittston, Pennsylvania is located in Luzerne County, in the northeastern section of PA.  Surrounding mountains, lakes and streams as well as fertile valley plains make this area a lovely place to visit, work, live or play in.

The population of Pittston City itself is just over 8,000 (2000 Census), but the greater Pittston Area contains thirteen surrounding boroughs and townships.  That population is almost 50,000.  Ideally situated between the metropolises of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, it has access to a labor force of more than a quarter of a million people within an easy commute.  Housing costs and the crime rate of Pittston are both lower than the national average.  Pittston offers a variety of housing types, from elegant, historic older homes to the very best in modern architecture.

Eight different universities and colleges lay within an easy drive of Pittston, including Penn State University and Marywood College.  Interstates 80, 81, 380, 84 as well as the Pennsylvania Turnpike all cross through Luzerne County, making everything easily accessible.  The Wilkes-Barr International Airport lies only six miles from Pittston.

Pittston and the surrounding area were once part of the huge coal industry that flourished in Pennsylvania for many years.  Pittston earned a grand reputation for its manufacturing of the Pittston Stove, a type of the charming pot-belly stoves so rarely seen today.  In 1896, Pittston lost fifty-nine of its men in a mine tragedy, when a dreaded cave-in occurred.

Nestling on the banks of the powerful Susquehanna River, outdoor recreation abounds in the Pittston area.  The January average temperatures are 25 degrees, while July's are a gentle 71 degrees.  Twelve golf courses grace the region, and Moon Lake Park offers boating, fishing, camping and swimming in the warmer months, as well as snow tubing and sledding in the winter.  Skiing awaits the adventurous, while quiet nature walks and miles of hiking and biking trails can be found in the County's eight beautiful parks.

For sports lovers, the Pittston Area offers the excitement of harness racing at Pocono Downs.  The Scranton Pioneers football team and the Penguins hockey team keep fans cheering. In the summer months, residents watch their Red Barons play baseball.

Pittston, Pennsylvania offers residents and visitors the natural beauty of its area, as well as all the finest modern amenities that big cities can provide.

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