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HAZLETON• The population was 25,340 according to the 2010 census which is a

8.6% from the 2000 census.• The city of Hazleton along with its surrounding areas are known as

Greater Hazleton.• Southern Luzerne County, northern Schuylkill County, and northern

Carbon County are all part of Greater Hazleton• The population of Greater Hazleton was 80,351 according to the

2000 census.• Greater Hazleton includes 10 boroughs, 5 townships, and 36 smaller

towns.

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A panoramic view of the city of Hazleton.

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HELP FROM COAL• Hazleton gained attention from railroad developers from

Philadelphia because there were anthracite coal deposits near the borough of Beaver Meadows.

• Ariovistus Pardee incorporated the Hazleton Coal Company in 1836.• The Hazleton Coal Company built the first school on Church Street,

where the Hazleton City Hall is now located.City Hall on Church St. First High School

FACTS• On January 5, 1857, Hazleton was incorporated as a borough.• The name was suppose to be spelled “Hazelton,” but a clerk

misspelled the name while incorporating the borough and it stayed as “Hazleton.”

• The Pioneer Fire Company was the first fire company organized in 1867 by soldiers who came back from the American Civil War.

• On December 4, 1891, the population reached up to 14,000 people and was incorporated as a city.

• In that same year, Hazleton was the 3rd city in the United States to have a city-wide electric grid.

• During the 1900s, many local leaders tried to improve Hazleton, but the economy was declining causing many stores to close down.

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HAZLETON AREA HIGH SCHOOL• Hazleton Area High School was established in 1992.• The population comes from three former high schools located in

Hazleton, West Hazleton, and Freeland.

HAZLETON AREA COUGARSHerman Geist Stadium with the Hazleton Cougars

Hazleton Area High SchoolIndoor Basketball Court

• Football and Basketball are the two main sports in the Hazleton area allowing people to get involved with the youth and show support.

KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT PARK• Knoebels is a very popular destination during the summer for people

who live in Hazleton located in Elysburg, Pa.