Harrisburg

Name: Harrisburg
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Harrisburg are called:

Male/General:

Harrisburger

Pronunciation:

/ˈhɛrɪsbɜːrgər/

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Population:: 50,099 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after John Harris Sr., an early settler and trader.

About Harrisburg

Capital city of Pennsylvania since 1812.
Located on the Susquehanna River in south-central Pennsylvania.
Important transportation hub and center of government.
Known for its Civil War history and the nearby Gettysburg battlefield.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Trenton

100 km southeast of Harrisburg

People are called:

Trentonian

Annapolis

150 km south of Harrisburg

People are called:

Annapolitan

Dover

150 km southeast of Harrisburg

People are called:

Doverite

Quick Facts

Population:: 50,099 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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