 Pennsylvania
real estate agents, property, links, resources, general information and
real estate link exchanges.Pennsylvania became the 2nd State
on December 12, 1787. Presidential Birthplace - James Buchanan was born
on April 23, 1791 in Cove Gap near Mercersburg and became our 15th US
President, serving from 1857 to 1861.
Major Industries - Steel, farming (soybeans, corn, oats, mushrooms),
mining (iron, lime, Portland cement, stone), cars, electronics equipment
and pharmaceuticals.
Stats:
Capital: Harrisburg
Population Est. 2005 - 12,429,616
Land Area: 44,817 sq mi. (116,076 sq km)
Nickname: Keystone State
State Flower: Mountain Laurel (1933)
State Song: “Pennsylvania” (1990)
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse (1931)
State Tree: Hemlock (1931)
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