Tunkhannock, PA
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About Tunkhannock
- • Charles F. Gunster, a U.S. Representative, was born in Tunkhannock in 1827.
- • The Sherwood Chevrolet car dealership, a Wyoming County institution, started here.
- • Its location along the Susquehanna River made it a vital lumber transportation hub.
- • A Native American "Indian God Rock" with ancient carvings sits near the town.
- • The 1903 Susquehanna River flood devastated Tunkhannock's downtown area.
- • Named for "small stream place", it was incorporated as a borough in 1841.
- • With around 1,700 residents, it's smaller than many surrounding townships.
- • Sitting 673 feet above sea level, the air feels crisp and clean.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Tunkhannock.
- • A peaceful, small-town atmosphere pervades, with a strong sense of community.
- • The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, a Yankees affiliate, are the closest pro team.
- • Tunkhannock High School won the PIAA District 2 Class AAA baseball championship in 2016.
