Wyoming, PA
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Wyoming, Pennsylvania
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The borough is situated in the northeastern part of the state, within the Wyoming Valley. It is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[edit | edit source]
- Wyoming was first settled in 1762. The borough was incorporated in 1885 and has a rich history that is closely tied to the coal mining industry that once thrived in the region.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Wyoming is located at 41°18′58″N 75°50′8″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 square miles, all of it land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,073 people residing in the borough. The population density was 1,920.6 people per square mile.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Wyoming, PA is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center: This is a major hospital in the area, providing a wide range of medical services to residents of Wyoming and surrounding areas.
- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital: Located nearby in Wilkes-Barre, this hospital is another important healthcare provider for residents of Wyoming.
- Intermountain Medical Group: This is a group of medical clinics providing a variety of healthcare services in Wyoming and other parts of Luzerne County.
Education[edit | edit source]
- The borough is served by the Wyoming Area School District.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Wyoming is served by several major highways, including Interstate 81, U.S. Route 11, and Pennsylvania Route 92.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Several notable individuals have hailed from Wyoming, including Frank Carlucci, former United States Secretary of Defense, and Matthew Cartwright, a member of the United States House of Representatives.
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Pennsylvania | |
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