Harrisburg, PA has a rich history. Let’s find out how much you know!
What County Is Harrisburg in?
- Dauphin
- Northumberland
- Lebanon
- Perry
- Lancaster
- Schuykill
Before Harrisburg gained its first industries, it was a scenic, pastoral town, typical of most of the day: compact and surrounded by farmland. In 1822, the impressive brick capitol was completed for a reported how much….
- 100,000
- 200,000
- 300000
- 400000
- 500000
- 600000
During the first part of the 19th century, Harrisburg was a notable stopping place along the Underground Railroad, as persons escaping slavery utilized the Susquehanna River to access food and supplies before heading north towards which country during the Civil War?
- Canada
- New York
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
During The Industrial rise from 1850–1920 what was a thriving industry?
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Fossil Fuels
- Renewable
What was Harrisburg's first "suburb"?
- Bellevue Park
- Allison Hill
- Mt. Pleasant
- Penbrook
- Paxtang
Harrisburg's City Council and the state Commonwealth Court approved the plan, and became implemented. The city balanced its budget in the late 2010s, was expected to have a surplus of $1 million in 2019, and maintained a surplus in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- False
- True
