Honesdale is a
borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
History
In the Middle Ag ...
in and the
county seat
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of
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Wayne is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The county's population was 51,155 at the 2020 census. The county seat is the Borough of Honesdale. The county was formed from part of Northampto ...
, United States.
The borough's population was 4,458 at the time of the
2020 census.
Honesdale is located northeast of
Scranton
Scranton is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County. With a population of 76,328 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U ...
in a rural area that provides many recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, biking, skateboarding, and rafting. Located in a
coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock, formed as rock strata called coal seams. Coal is mostly carbon with variable amounts of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Coal is formed when dea ...
mining region, during the nineteenth century it was the starting point of the
Delaware and Hudson Canal, which provided for transport of coal to
Kingston, New York
Kingston is a Administrative divisions of New York#City, city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. It is north of New York City and south of Albany, New York, Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with t ...
, and then down the
Hudson River
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to
New York City
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. In the 19th century, the expansion of railroads eventually superseded regular use of the canal.
History
The discovery of anthracite coal in northeastern Pennsylvania in the early 1800s and the need to transport this valuable fuel to New York City gave birth to the Delaware and Hudson Canal, the American Railroad, and the Borough of Honesdale. Honesdale was named for
Philip Hone
Philip Hone (October 25, 1780 – May 5, 1851) was Mayor of New York City from 1826 to 1827.Minutes of the Common Council of the City of New York, 1784-1831. Volume XV, November 10, 1825 to December 25, 1826'. New York: City of New York, 1917. p. ...
, former Mayor of New York and president of Honesdale's
Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company. Honesdale, originally called "Dyberry Forks," was laid out as a
village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to describe both hamlets and smaller towns), with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to ...
in 1826 when the D & H Canal was created.
It was
incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831.
The
Honesdale Residential Historic District and the
D&H Canal are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
.
Birthplace of American railroading
Honesdale is home to the first commercial
steam locomotive
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run on rails in the United States, the ''
Stourbridge Lion
The ''Stourbridge Lion'' was a railroad steam locomotive. It was the first foreign built locomotive to be operated in the United States, and one of the first locomotives to operate outside Britain. It takes its name from the lion's face painted ...
.'' On August 8, 1829, the Stourbridge Lion started in Honesdale, ran three miles to Seelyville, and returned; Honesdale, therefore, is known as the birthplace of the American Railroad.
The ''Stourbridge Lion,'' owned by the
Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company was regrettably considered too heavy for further use.
D&H transported
anthracite coal
Anthracite, also known as hard coal, and black coal, is a hard, compact variety of coal that has a submetallic luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest energy density of all types of coal and is the high ...
from mines near
Carbondale to
New York City
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via Honesdale and
Kingston, New York
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. Coal was moved by a unique
gravity-railroad from the mines to Honesdale where it was transferred to barges and transported via a 108-mile canal to Kingston, New York, then shipped by river barges down the
Hudson River
The Hudson River is a river that flows from north to south primarily through eastern New York. It originates in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York and flows southward through the Hudson Valley to the New York Harbor between N ...
to New York City.
What remained of the ''Stourbridge Lion'' passed into many hands over the coming years and was eventually acquired by the
Smithsonian Institution
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in 1890. The main boiler is currently on loan at the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum is a museum and historic railway station exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) company originally opened the museum on July 4, 1953, with the name of the Balt ...
in Baltimore, Maryland.
The
Wayne County Historical Society Museum contains a full-scale replica of the ''Stourbridge Lion;'' the Society also displays many historical photographs, artifacts and other exhibits. The D&H Railroad Company built the replica using original blueprints for the 1933
Century of Progress Exposition
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in Chicago. The replica was relocated to Honesdale in 1941.
Passenger excursions run seasonally from Honesdale to Hawley along the historic
Stourbridge Line. The railroad runs twenty-five miles along the
Lackawaxen River
The Lackawaxen River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed April 1, 2011 tributary of the Delaware River in northeastern Pennsylvania in the United States. The river flows ...
. Excursions depart from the platform at the Wayne County Visitors Center.
Geography
Honesdale is located at (41.574214, -75.255966).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (2.5%) is water of the
Lackawaxen River
The Lackawaxen River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed April 1, 2011 tributary of the Delaware River in northeastern Pennsylvania in the United States. The river flows ...
, which flows through the heart of the town, and its confluence with Dyberry Creek. The waters contain fish and other aquatic life and attract hundreds of ducks, as well as eagles and other raptors.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,480 people, 2,086 households, and 1,147 families residing in the borough. The
population density
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was 1,148.7 people per square mile (443.5/km
2). There were 2,357 housing units at an average density of 604.4 per square mile (236.1/km
2). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.8%
White
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, 0.9%
African American
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, 0.1%
Native American, 0.4%
Asian
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* Items from or related to the continent of Asia:
** Asian people, people in or descending from Asia
** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia
** Asian cuisine, food based on the style of food of the people from Asi ...
, 0.6% from
other races
Other often refers to:
* Other (philosophy), a concept in psychology and philosophy
Other or The Other may also refer to:
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* ''The Other'' (1913 film), a German silent film directed by Max Mack
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, and 1.2% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to Vic ...
or
Latino
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* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 2.8% of the population.
There were 2,086 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were
married couples
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living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 58.8% from 18 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $32,644, and the median income for a family was $42,088. Males had a median income of $33,553 versus $30,179 for females. The
per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the borough was $20,122. About 19.1% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Media and publications
The daily newspaper, ''The Wayne Independent'', was established at Honesdale in 1878, and emphasizes local stories. As of October 2019, ''The Wayne Independent'' is now ''The Tri-County Independent'', its publisher having forced its merger with four former newspapers it owned.
The local radio stations are
WDNH 95.3 FM and
WPSN 104.3FM, 101.9FM and 1590am. In addition to local news, events, and weather, WPSN broadcasts the Honesdale Hornets High School football games every Friday night during football season.
The children's magazine ''
Highlights for Children
''Highlights for Children'', often referred to simply as ''Highlights'', is an American children's magazine. It began publication in June 1946, started by Garry Cleveland Myers and his wife Caroline Clark Myers in Honesdale, Pennsylvania (the pr ...
'', a monthly magazine for children ages 6 to 12, was founded in Honesdale in 1946. The magazine features fiction stories, nonfiction articles, brainteasers, and puzzles, including Hidden Pictures puzzles. The publisher maintains its editorial headquarters on Church St. in Honesdale, while their business offices are in
Columbus, Ohio
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. Highlights International's products are available in 40 countries and in 16 languages.
''Yoga International'', based in Honesdale, publishes online content on yoga, meditation, and mindful living. In 2018 Yoga International was recognized as the 122nd fastest growing private companies in the United States on Inc.'s 500, 5000 list.
Education
Honesdale High School
Honesdale High School is a public, four-year, regional high school serving grades 9–12 in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States, as a part of the Wayne Highlands School District. In the 2017–2018 school year, the School reported ...
is a public, four-year, regional high school serving grades 9-12 in Honesdale, as a part of the
Wayne Highlands School District
Wayne Highlands is a third-class school district in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The district's population was 20,870 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
Organized on July 1, 1970, the district operates preschools, four elementary s ...
. The district includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Stourbridge Primary Center and Lakeside Elementary School serves children from Honesdale, and Wayne Highlands Middle School serve grades 6-8 in Honesdale. In 2006, the district was recognized for excellence in teaching, and has a long tradition of requiring standards of its graduates well beyond state regulations.
Healthcare
The hospital serving Honesdale and the surrounding communities is
Wayne Memorial Hospital. Wayne Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, community-controlled hospital based in Honesdale with inpatient and outpatient care in more than 30 medical specialties. Wayne Memorial Hospital is the heart of Wayne Memorial Health System, which serves 100,000 people across Wayne and Pike Counties. The clinical affiliate, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, operates primary care services around the county, dental services, women’s health and behavioral health centers. A $40 million dollar expansion of the hospital was completed in 2019. The 85,000 square foot tower houses 50 private patient rooms and technology designed to reduce the risk for infection, enhance communication and decrease noise levels.
Places
* Honesdale has hundreds of
Victorian age
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structures, and features several tall church steeples, historically significant buildings of many kinds, and a memorial Central Park beside the Wayne County Courthouse. While current zoning laws do not require building remodelling to remain historically accurate, the vast majority of houses and structures remain architecturally as they were constructed, often more than a century past.
*Honesdale was home to the Roman Catholic St. Vincent's Elementary School, located on Cliff Street. The school closed at the end of the 2008-2009 school year after declining enrollment. Nonetheless, two Catholic churches continue with vigorous participation, as do churches of other denominations and a synagogue.
* Irving Cliff, 300 feet high, named for
Washington Irving
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who loved its prominence,
[ overlooks the town and offers a compelling view of the confluence of the ]Lackawaxen River
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and Dyberry Creek and virtually everything else in the valley. The cliff is surmounted by Gibbons Memorial Park with a 50-foot electric framework for a Christmas Star and Easter Cross that are visible for miles during holiday nights. Fireworks are fired from the cliff for Independence Day festivities.
* Many summer camps are located in and around Honesdale, including Bryn Mawr Camp, Camp Cayuga, Camp IHC, formerly known as Indian Head Camp, Camp Lavi, Camp Morasha, Camp Moshava, Camp Nesher, Camp Ramah in the Poconos
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, Camp Raninu, Camp Seneca Lake, Summit Camp, Camp Towanda, Trail's End Camp, Tyler Hill Camp, Camp Watonka
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, Camp Wayne and Camp Weequahic. Many campers travel from the New York Metropolitan Area
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, New England
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, Philadelphia
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and further afield to attend camps in the area, as they have for many decades. The camps are the county's largest industry.
* Cranker's Collection of Mechanical Marvels includes a private collection of classic cars mostly from the 1920s and 1930s. There are also several dance hall organs, Edison phonographs, and other music boxes from the 1800s.
Arts and culture
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization of volunteers interested in the benefits of arts in the county. One of its initiatives is The Great Wall of Honesdale, a large public art display at the intersection of 4th Street and Main Street. In addition, there are several murals along Honesdale’s Main Street and in its vicinity.
Honesdale hosts the annual Wayne County Fair, starting on the first Friday in August and spans nine days. It features typical county-fair events, such as concession stands, harness racing, livestock contests, amusement rides, and concerts. Nearly 100,000 visitors attend the fair each year.
The Honesdale Roots and Rhythm Music and Arts Festival is held throughout Honesdale on the third Saturday in June. The main stage is set up along Court Street playing to festival goers in Central Park. Artists and food vendors are lined along the park. Several other stages are set up throughout the town offering music all day.
The Cooperage Project is housed in a restored barrel making factory. In 2019 the Cooperage Project held 350 events, including 65 musical and theater performances. Educational programs are also provided for all ages. The Main Street Farmers' Market, run from the facility, allows farmers to sell directly to the community.
The Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy
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is a non-profit organization providing yoga, meditation, and spiritual programs. The organization was founded in 1971 by Swami Rama, and its world headquarters are located in Honesdale. The Himalayan Institute has a number of humanitarian projects underway in Cameroon, India, and Mexico. In additional, the Himalayan Institute also operates ''Yoga International'' magazine.
Notable people
* Brian Balthazar, (born Brian Balthaser) television personality (born in Honesdale).
* John J. Boyle (1919-2003), 19th Public Printer of the United States
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(born in Honesdale)
* Florence Goodenough
Florence Laura Goodenough (August 6, 1886 – April 4, 1959) was an American psychologist and professor at the University of Minnesota who studied child intelligence and various problems in the field of child development. She was president o ...
, born 1886, psychology pioneer in area of intelligence (born in Honesdale).
* Mary Dimmick Harrison
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(1858-1948), second wife of President Benjamin Harrison
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* Edgar Jadwin (1865-1931), former Chief of Engineers
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,
* Frederick W. Keator (1855-1924), Episcopal bishop
* Lyman Lemnitzer
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(1899-1988), General, U.S. Army and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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* John Olver
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, former member of U.S. House of Representatives
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representing Massachusetts's 1st congressional district
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* Kenneth Kreitner (b. 1956), American musicologist
* David M. Peterson (1894-1919), flying ace
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of World War I
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* Richard B. Smith (1901-1935), co-wrote the song "Winter Wonderland
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" in 1934; his house still stands on Church St., Honesdale
* Lauren Spierer, missing woman, spent a summer at Camp Towanda and met friends who became part of her social circle at Indiana University
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Campuses
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* Richard J. Tallman
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(1925-1972), U.S. Army Brigadier-General, killed in action in Vietnam in 1972
* Clarissa Tracy
Clarissa Tucker Tracy (November 12, 1818 – November 13, 1905) was an American botanist and educator.
Early Life and Education
Tracy was born in Jackson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, daughter of pioneers Stephen Tucker and Lucy Tucker ( ...
(1818–1905), botanist, taught here
* Art Wall Jr.
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Early life
Wall was born and raised in Honesdale, Pennsylvania ...
(1923-2001), professional golfer, 1959 Masters champion
* Morris Wilkins, inventor of heart-shaped bathtub and champagne glass bathtub
* Q. David Bowers, born 1938, author and numismatist
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* Ruth McGinnis, World Women’s Billiard Champion in the 1930s
In popular culture
Film
* Although the movie '' Playing for Keeps'' (1986) was filmed mainly in nearby Bethany, Pennsylvania
Bethany is a borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The borough's population was 246 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
History
The borough was named after Bethany, a place mentioned in the Bible.
The Wilmot House and Wilmot Mansi ...
, scenes were filmed at the old Miracle Market on 6th Street in Honesdale. Additional scenes were filmed in nearby Hawley, Pennsylvania
Hawley is a borough on the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 1,229 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.
History
The borough was named for Irad Hawley, first president of the Penn ...
, and a field along Pennsylvania State Route 191 near Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
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Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Lake Ariel was founded by settlers with the name of Jones, and was previously known as Jonestown. Following ...
. The movie was released on October 3, 1986, and starred Daniel Jordano, Matthew Penn, Leon W. Grant, Mary B. Ward and Marisa Tomei
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.
* ''The Long Kiss Goodnight
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'' (1996) is an action thriller film which stars Geena Davis
Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actor and Samuel L. Jackson
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. Davis plays a Honesdale schoolteacher-wife-mother who suffers from amnesia, and who eventually learns that she was a trained assassin before losing her memory. Although Honesdale is mentioned in the film, the film was not shot in Honesdale.
* ''Wet Hot American Summer
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'' (2001) is a camp-set comedy directed by David Wain. The movie was shot mainly at Camp Towanda in Honesdale with some photography taking place in Honesdale's downtown.
* Honesdale is mentioned in the opening scene of the movie ''The Ten
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'' (2007), starring Paul Rudd
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of ''Wet Hot American Summer''.
* '' Blue Valentine'' (2010), starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, started filming in Honesdale and the surrounding areas in spring 2009, and was released in the United States on December 26, 2010.
* '' 44 Pages'' (2017) is a documentary film about the ''Highlights for Children'' editorial offices was filmed in Honesdale. The documentary focuses on the efforts of publishing a magazines each month, as well as the letters received and answered from children around the world.
Television
* Schrute Farms, the bed and breakfast
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beet farm belonging to Dwight Schrute
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on NBC's sitcom ''The Office
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The original series of ...
'', is listed as a Honesdale establishment on TripAdvisor.com.
* In Season 4, Episode 5 of NBC's sitcom ''The Office
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The original series of ...
'' (Heavy Competition), a card from Michael's Rolodex shows the address of Shrute Farms as "Rural Rt. 6, Honesdale, PA 18431."
* The fifth episode of the Netflix documentary series ''Rotten
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* Axl Rotten, ring name of American professional wrestler Brian Knighton (1971–2016)
* Bonnie Rotten, American former pornographic actress, feature dancer, fetish model, and director
* Ian Rotten, ring name of American profe ...
'' features a Honesdale dairy farmer.
See also
* Glen Dyberry Cemetery
Glen Dyberry Cemetery is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
Description
The cemetery, alongside the Dyberry Creek, was granted organization in 1854 and features meandering pathways, hillside plots, and many ornamented burial markers. The cemete ...
, Honesdale
References
External links
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Honesdale Fire Department
The Wayne County Historical Society & Museum
Wayne County Fair
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Boroughs in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Pocono Mountains
County seats in Pennsylvania
Populated places established in 1826
1831 establishments in Pennsylvania