Northumberland County, PA

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, situated toward the east part of Pennsylvania, with Susquehanna river on the west, and traversed by its east branch. Area, 440 square miles. Face of the country, mountainous; soil, productive. Seat of justice, Sunbury. Pop. in 1810, 36,327; in 1820, 15,424; in 1830, 18,168; in 1840, 20,077; in 1850, 23,272. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Chillisquaque Township, PA City or Town
    McEwensville, PA City or Town
    Milton, PA City or Town
    Northumberland, PA City or Town
    Sunbury, PA City or Town
    Turbotville, PA City or Town
    Watsontown, PA City or Town
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