Harrisburg, PA
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About Harrisburg
- • Brandon Saad, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, was born in Harrisburg.
- • The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural event, started here.
- • Its strategic Susquehanna River location made it a key transportation hub.
- • Harrisburg's Broad Street Market is one of the oldest continuously operating markets.
- • The Flood of 1972 devastated Harrisburg, prompting major levee construction.
- • Named after John Harris, it was founded in 1785 and incorporated in 1791.
- • With about 50,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Lancaster, PA.
- • The city sits 320 feet above sea level, offering views of the Susquehanna River.
- • Government and healthcare are significant employment sectors in Harrisburg.
- • A historic yet evolving city, Harrisburg feels like a place of quiet resilience.
- • The Harrisburg Senators, a Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate, play here.
- • Hersheypark Stadium hosted Garth Brooks' record-breaking concert in 2017.