The economy of Lackawanna County and the greater Scranton area is fairly diversified. Major employers include: Pennsylvania State Government, WEA Manufacturing East Inc., Allied Services, and Community Medical Center.* Lackawanna County (population 211,829), created on August 13, 1878, from part of Luzerne County, was the last county to be created. It was named for the Lackawanna River, a name meaning "stream that forks." Scranton, the county seat, was named for the Scranton family, its founders. 

Lackawanna County (459 square miles) is a part of Pennsylvania's Northeast Territory, a perfect blend of authentic historical attractions, unbounded outdoor recreation, unique social and cultural events, magnificent performing arts and natural scenic splendor.  Shopping in Lackawanna County is an adventure offering a nearly endless variety of beautiful, modern malls, special interest stores, factory outlets, antique shops, craft fairs and summer outdoor markets. 

Principal cities, towns or municipalities

• Scranton
• Clarks Summit

Chamber of Commerce

• Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
• Carbondale Chamber of Commerce

Government

• Pennsylvania's local government websites

Schools

• School profiles
• EdNA - Search by county for information about schools, intermediate units, vocational technical schools, and higher education.
• University of Scranton

Newspapers

•  Scranton Times

Housing, recreation, shopping, restaurants

For a comprehensive list searchable by county, go to Pennsylvania Visitors Network.

Other links

• Mapquest
• Weather

Nearby counties

• Luzerne
• Monroe
• Wayne
• Wyoming
• County index
  

*Employer information provided by Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.