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TamaquaSchuylkill County,PennsylvaniaLand of Running WaterThe Pennsylvania state capital is Harrisburg. What would you like to know about Tamaqua
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The population of Tamaqua is approximately 7,174 (2000).
The amount of land area in Tamaqua is 25.458 sq. kilometers.
Tamaqua elevation is 824 feet above sea level. The Tamaqua median home price is $46,700 (2000). Tamaqua miscellany. Return to Index Tamaqua location: approximately 35 miles North of Allentown, PA and 50 miles South of the Wilkes Barre/Scranton area. Two major state highways intersect at the center of town - PA route 309 and 209. Nearby communities include Hometown, Coaldale, Lansford, Tuscarora, Grier City-Park Crest, Summit Hill, McAdoo and Delano.
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Tamaqua average annual precipitation is 53.1 inches per year.
History & History Related Items Tamaqua history: "An Indian name for "beaver." Tamaqua Creek is sometimes called "Beaver Creek." Tamaqua attractions: Tamaqua, PA is a Main Street community with a full-time Main Street Manager to assist the business district with marketing, economic development, tourism development, and other business concerns. We have a very active Historical Society that operates a museum and does limited genealogical research. Our 1874 train station is currently undergoing a $2 million restoration under the guidance of the Tamaqua Save Our Station organization. Our downtown business district has undergone major facade restorations in the past three years and continues to flourish. Information is available about the area by calling (570)668-6899, Monday through Friday 9 to 5 Return to Index
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