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Honesdale, Pennsylvania
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Honesdale,
Pennsylvania, the 'birthplace of the American
Railroad, is a lovely small town found in the Northeastern section of the state,
nestled in the enchanting Pocono
Mountains. Originally named Dyberry Forks, Honesdale was founded in
1826 by the Delaware
and Hudson Canal Company.
The 108-mile canal which began here, operated
from 1828 through 1898, transporting coal from the Coal
Region of Pennsylvania
to New
York and other Eastern markets. The Canal Company built tracks to the
various mines, and in 1829, they imported America's first locomotive from
Stourbridge, England. The Stourbridge
Lion, as the steam engine was named, can still be viewed at the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore,
MD, on loan from the Smithsonian
Institute of Washington
DC. An exact replica
still stands in Honesdale. At one stage in its history, Honesdale claimed the
title for being the largest anthracite coal market in the world.
Located in the Pocono's exquisite Lake Region,
Honesdale is county seat of Wayne
County. Honesdale's population numbered is almost 5,000, according to the
2000 Census. Wayne County's population neared 48,000, and the Country
extends over 729 square miles of land, with more than 21 of those square miles
being water. Wayne County contains more lakes than any other county in
Pennsylvania, and is renowned for excellent fishing. Sportsmen catch bass,
salmon, trout and walleye here, plus many other game fish.
Honesdale residents enjoy gentle summer months
with temperatures averaging in the 70's, while the winter temperatures average
in the teens. Elevations in the County range from over 2600 feet above sea
level, down to 670 feet. Wayne County lies 35 miles from Scranton,
150 miles from Philadelphia
and less than that from New
York City. The city dwellers from those glittering metropolises escape
their hectic lives and flock to the region for rest, relaxation, and plain,
simple fun.
Visitors can still take a train ride on the Stourbridge
Line Rail Excursions, getting a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains.
A 66-mile Scenic
Driving Tour begins in Honesdale, and swings north to the beautiful Upper
Delaware River, home to the Eagle
Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving habitat for the
area's wonderful bald eagle and raptor population. The Dorflinger
Glass Museum is along the tour, a marvelous tribute to Christian Dorflinger,
a world-class creator of fine crystal and cut glass. The Dorflinger-Suydam
Wildlife Sanctuary offers a number of hiking trails to wander through, with
the chance to spy rare birds and waterfowl. The Wildflower Festival of
Music and Arts is held here each year, presenting fine performances of music
that ranges from classical to jazz. The former Dorflinger family home
holds exhibits from local artisans.
The beautiful Prompton
State Park lies just a few miles west of Honesdale, with over 2,000 acres
and more than thirty miles of hiking and biking trails. In the winter
months, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are enjoyed here. A 300-acre
lake awaits canoes and kayaks, and provides excellent fishing. Several
areas deep in the woods of the park have huge boulders and rocky outcroppings to
challenge climbers equipped with rappelling gear. An unusual addition for
a state park, Prompton contains an 18-hole Disc
Golf Course, a form of golf and Frisbee throwing combined, where several
tournaments are held each year.
Historic Honesdale shows off its well-preserved
architectural beauty on a
Walking Tour. The Wayne
County Historical Society is the first stop on the tour. Much of the
tour lies along portions of the old canal system. Lovely historic churches
and a synagogue
can be viewed. There are fifteen sites along the tour, and as visitors
work up an appetite, nineteen restaurants wait to serve a variety of fare, from
ethnic delights to down-home cooking.
Honesdale, Pennsylvania, rich in history and
surrounding beauty, is an exquisite gem awaiting discovery.
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