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| | Luzerne County |
 | | Luzerne County's business base is strong in service, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, construction, transportation, and utilities. |
 | | Top employers include: United States Government, Pennsylvania State Government, Luzerne County Government, Wyoming Valley Health Care System, and Pennsylvania Power and Light Company.* Luzerne County (population 315,754) was created on September 25, 1786, from part of Northumberland County and named for the Chevalier de la Luzerne, French minister to the United States. |
 | | Nestled in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County (891 square miles) offers an area of natural beauty, with mountains, streams, lakes and valleys. |
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