Pennsylvania Chat Rooms
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Pennsylvania Facts and Figures |
Capital: |
Harrisburg |
Total area: |
135,765 sq km |
Population: |
12,406,292 (2004 est) |
State Bird |
Ruffed Grouse |
State flower |
Mountain Laurel |
State tree |
Hemlock |
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Known as an Industrial powerhouse for resources such as coal, timber, iron ore and oil, Pennsylvania was also an
important part of the health and well-being of a newly forming America as a whole. Lewis and Clark set off on their journey to discover the west from Pittsburgh. In Eldred Pennsylvania is a World War II Museum dedicated to the men and women who fought to protect the independence the United States prides itself on. Erie Pennsylvania is the home port of the U.S. Brig Niagara, which is a reconstruction or the warship that won the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. In Waterford is the Fort Leboeuf Museum. This fort was used during the French and Indian War. |
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Hermitage Pennsylvania home to The Avenue of Flags,
known for it's resurgence of patriotism, where a flag was erected for everyday the 53 citizens of the United States were held during the Iranian hostage crisis.
From Pennsylvania's Great Lakes, to wilds, to mountains
history of the development of the United States abounds while
enjoying activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, bicycling,
horseback riding, train rides through time and history as well as
scenery trails are there to be discovered, through the development
of a prosperous industrial, agriculture or architecture, your sure
to find an array of activities.
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