Northumberland County, PA

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
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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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