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  Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carbon County marks the northern border of the Lehigh Valley region of the state and is considered part of the state's Coal Region, though the eastern and northeastern section is considered part of the Pocono Mountain Region.
Carbon County was created on March 13, 1843 from parts of Northampton and Monroe Counties and was named for the extensive deposits of coal in the region.
Carbon County is the location of the trials and executions of the controversial Molly Maguires, an Irish secret society that had been accused of terrorizing the region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carbon_County,_Pennsylvania   (558 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Location and maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Carbon County was created on March 13, 1843, from parts of Northampton and Monroe Counties.
Jim Thorpe, the county seat, was originally incorporated on January 26, 1850, as the borough of Mauch Chunk, an Indian name meaning "bear mountain." It was renamed in 1954 for the famous Indian athlete, who is buried there.
Carbon County was the home of the first railroad in America that was built on any large scale.
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 DEER MEADOW INN Bed and Breakfast - Welcome to Carbon County!
The county population centers with at least 5,000 residents in 2000 are Lehighton (5,537), Penn Forest Township (5,439), and Palmerton (5,248).
The County rose to the status of America's richest county in the early to middle 1800's because of the anthracite coal and railroad booms in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Carbon County has a natural appeal in that it is part of the Pocono Mountains.
www.deermeadow-inn.com /carboncounty.htm   (315 words)

  
 Carbon County - Pennsylvania Community & Photos by Personal Injury Lawyers Munley, Munley & Cartwright
Carbon County, Pennsylvania, found in the northeastern sector of the state, remains a mostly rural area with two thirds the County designated as State Game and Park Land.
Carbon County's population was close to 59,000 according to the 2000 census.
Settled by a mix of German, Irish and Dutch immigrants, the County became the location for the trials and executions of the legendary Molly Maguires, a secret Irish organization that protested the conditions of Pennsylvania coal mines, with executions of their own.
www.munley.com /pennsylvania_carbon_county.html   (640 words)

  
 CARBON County? - Pennsylvania - City-Data Forum
Residents of Carbon County have seen how horrible living in Monroe County has become over the past few decades with sprawl, traffic, crime, school overcrowding, etc., so expect locals here to be a bit "suspicious" first about you if you decide to relocate here.
The county is also a good haul from the ocean, so that also has more of a "moderating" effect for the humidity.
The rest of Carbon County is different from that area- it is slow pace- not much in shopping(Walmart in Lehighton) but you have a quiet lifestyle outside the city.
www.city-data.com /forum/pennsylvania/11513-carbon-county.html   (1963 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania PA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Carbon County is one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
The county is in the Allentown-Bethlehem metro area.
This was an increase of 4.07% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=13689   (445 words)

  
 ATSDR - PHA - PALMERTON ZINC PILE, PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
However, the mortality rate for this type of cancer is also elevated for the State of Pennsylvania and, thus, may not be associated with the site (7).
The 1979-1989 data were analyzed using the Pennsylvania 1979-1981 mortality experience as a standard, and the 1980 Census population for age and sex.
In this case, the age-sex specific death rates by 5 year age groups for a selected cause of death for Pennsylvania is applied to the same age-sex population in Palmerton Borough to obtain an "expected" number of deaths.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/palmzinc/pzp_p2.html   (6069 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania Real Estate
Carbon County Pennsylvania Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Carbon County Pennsylvania.
When you have been directed to an Carbon County Pennsylvania real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
Carbon County Pennsylvania Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Carbon County Pennsylvania real estate market.
myhomesearches.com /county/pennsylvania/carbon-county-pennsylvania.htm   (588 words)

  
 CARBON COUNTY PAGE
Carbon County was created on March 13, 1843, from parts of Monroe County and Northampton County.
The county is known for its large deposits of anthracite coal.
The county seat is Jim Thorpe, named after the famous native American athlete who is buried there.
www.timevoyagers.com /bookstore/penna/carbon.htm   (229 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania in the Civil War
In proportion to her voting population, Carbon County furnished more soldiers to the cause than any other county in Pennsylvania.
However, three times as many soldiers from Carbon County were killed than died of disease.
of Weissport, Carbon County PA, enlisted in 2/15/1865 and was honorably discharged from service at Lynchburg VA 7/1/1865.
home.ptd.net /~nikki/carbon.htm   (1226 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania Genealogy
Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1790 Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued in the Province of Pennsylvania Previous to 1790
William Penn and the Dutch Quaker Migration to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and the Lower Counties of Delaware, 1681-1740
www.kindredtrails.com /PA_Carbon.html   (362 words)

  
 ATSDR - PHA - PALMERTON ZINC PILE, PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
The RI tasks for O.U. #3 (the valley) were accomplished in 1985 and 1986, and the draft report and risk assessment were completed in January 1988.
The RI for O.U. #3 includes a separate study by Pennsylvania State University on the Prediction of Cadmium in the Food Chain from Garden Vegetables Grown on Soils Contaminated with Zinc and Cadmium in the Vicinity of Smelters at Palmerton, Pennsylvania, as well as a review of death certificates from the Palmerton Hospital.
The increased age of the Palmerton residents is the most dominant demographic parameter, and it is reflected both in percent of the population over 65 years of age (20.4) and the median age (36.2).
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/palmzinc/pzp_p1.html   (4081 words)

  
 Misc. Carbon County, Pennsylvania Obituaries & Death Notices
Born in Eckley, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Buda) Haslego.
Surviving are a son, Joseph W. of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter Kathleen, wife of Albert Longenberger of Hazleton; a sister, Mary Simko of Northampton; three brothers, Herman of Roanoke, Va., William of Walnutport and Paul of Coplay; and three grandchildren.
Born in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Francesca (Mrozcka) Kittick.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/pa/pa-carbon81.htm   (4361 words)

  
 Carbon County Chamber of Commerce
The communities that comprise Carbon County are poised for dynamic growth.
Carbon County Chamber of Commerce is the joint cooperation of 6 regional councils:
It is our mission to promote the common economic interest of our members and to improve the general economic and civic well being of Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
www.carboncountychamber.org /index.html   (142 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania Groundwater Guardians
The Carbon County Groundwater Guardians is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the conservation of groundwater resources in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
The Guardians advance good groundwater stewardship through their efforts to educate local residents on a variety of groundwater issues, endorse a county-wide recycling program for household hazardous waste, and encourage increased awareness and involvement of county residents by providing private well water testing at a reduced cost.
The Carbon County Groundwater Guardians is a 501(C)(3) registered non-profit organization.
www.webdesignpros.net /groundwater   (200 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Carbon County, Pa.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1842-43; state court judge in Pennsylvania, 1843-48;
U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 13th District, 1935-39; defeated, 1940.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/PA/CB.html   (765 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania - Facts, Records & Real Property Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Property Records from HomeInfoMax are currently available for this county.
Property History from HomeInfoMax is not currently available for this county.
Document Images from HomeInfoMax are not currently available for this county.
www.homeinfomax.com /cgi-bin/cc/ccscrape02.cgi?countyNumber=42025   (227 words)

  
 Packerton Yards - Economic Development in Carbon County, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Nestled along the Lehigh River in a lush, mountainous location between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton, Packerton Yards is a 59-acre site that can meet a variety of uses from industrial to office.
Carbon County purchased the site in 2005 to help secure state and federal funding.
Packerton Yards was formerly used as a transfer station for freight cars traveling between Buffalo and New York City, and for the storage and repair of steel and spare passenger rail cars and parts.
www.carbonecon.com /avail_packerton.shtml   (416 words)

  
 CARBON COUNTY HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Mathews and Hungerford’s 1884 "History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon"
From the 1820s until after the Civil War there was a flood of immigrants from Bann Valley of Co. Derry, Ireland to Carbon County, settling mainly in Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill.
Resources include a complete collection of Carbon Federal censuses (1790 to 1930), plus a nearly complete set of Mauch Chunk newspapers on microfilm from 1829 to the present and The Valley Gazette (a local monthly paper devoted to the area’s history).
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~carbdat/ccdp_indx.htm   (1170 words)

  
 Carbon County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Then contact any of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Pennsylvania area home.
Click on the Carbon cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Carbon County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/PA/County/CARBON   (330 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carbon County is $636 a month.
Churches in Carbon County include: Saint Mathews Church, Saint Joseph Church, Saint Johns Church, Zimmerman Church, Ben Salem Church, Bethany Tabernacle, Dinkey Memorial Church, Salem Church.
Carbon County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Pennsylvania state average.
www.city-data.com /county/Carbon_County-PA.html   (492 words)

  
 CCGG HOME PAGE
Carbon County Groundwater Guardians (CCGG) is dedicated to protecting the residents of Carbon County, Pennsylvania from illnesses caused by our drinking water.
The Guardians normally meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency building off Route 93 North in Nesquehoning, next to the Carbon County Prison.
Carbon County Groundwater Guardians is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
www.carbonwaters.org   (204 words)

  
 Carbon County, Pennsylvania QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Note: QuickFacts state and county profiles were updated at 4:00 PM EST on January 12, 2007.
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Pennsylvania counties, Places in Pennsylvania
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in Pennsylvania
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/42/42025lk.html   (264 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania History and Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host.
This County currently does not have a host.
This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county.
genealogytrails.com /penn/carbon/default.html   (150 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and, Travel
Carbon County offers a variety of outdoor recreation choices with 1 bike trail, 2 campgrounds, 33 hiking trails, 8 cross country ski trails, 6 snowmobile trails and a waterfall.
In the Carbon County Pennsylvania section you will also find information about local businesses such as Motels, Bed and Breakfast, Cabin Rentals, Real Estate, Photographers, Home Builders, Restaurants and local entertainment.
These links are for the reader’s convenience and MountainTravelGuide.com does not accept any responsibility for the content of these other sites, nor for the experience that the reader has with these sites.
www.mountaintravelguide.com /Pennsylvania/carbon/CarbonCounty.htm   (219 words)

  
 PA GOP
The Carbon County GOP, through strong leadership, moral strength, and community involvement, strives to promote the ideals of the Republican Party, and the conservative values of Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
We believe in a strong, but limited government, personal responsibility, and equal opportunity for all citizens.
Our mission is to protect the inalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for every member of society by promoting the election of qualified Republicans to Local, State and Federal Offices as a result of the efforts of a strong county party at the grass-roots level.
www.carbongop.com   (124 words)

  
 Carbon County Pennsylvania PA Medical Malpractice Lawyers, Attorneys & Law Firms - OptimusLaw® - The Best Way To Find ...
The Carbon County Medical Malpractice Lawyers Directory is provided for your general information.
This information is generic and may or may not apply to your particular jurisdiction or your individual circumstances.
Carbon County Family, Divorce and Elder Law Lawyers
pa.optimuslaw.com /carbon.county/medical.malpractice.htm   (274 words)

  
 Gunsmith in Carbon County area - Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
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Daves Guns in Drums PA (Luzerne County) has always done very nice work for me 570-788-5518.
Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association · P.O. Box 40864, Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.pafoa.org /forum/gunsmiths-19/770-gunsmith-carbon-county-area.html   (350 words)

  
 Carbon County Courthouse (Built 1894), Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
County Courthouse Photos: Carbon County Courthouse (Built 1894), Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million.
Find more information on Pennsylvania from the State Fact Sheets.
www.ers.usda.gov /Briefing/Population/Photos/ShowCH.asp?FIPS=42025   (91 words)

  
 Pocono Pennsylvania Horse Properties - Horse farms of the Poconos
Pocono Pennsylvania Horse Properties - Horse farms of the Poconos
Perfect place for horse farm, development, etc. Current owner had done a sketch plan for 200 unit senior community with package sewage plant, but zoning is currently 2 acre min lot.
Located in the rural Carbon County area, yet not far from I-80, this custom built home features 20 inch thick walls, a tile roof, 10 ft ceilings, granite counter tops, marble bath and shower.
www.pahorseproperty.com /pocono_pennsylvania_horse_properties.htm   (1466 words)

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