Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania (since 1812), a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,950. It is the county seat of Dauphin County and lies on the banks of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) west by north of Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania - State - United States of America - 2000 - County seat - Dauphin County - Susquehanna River - Philadelphia

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Harrisburg is the home of the Harrisburg Senators minor league baseball team. It is also the location of the National Civil War Museum.

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Harrisburg Senators - Minor league baseball - National Civil War Museum

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Harrisburg is also known for the infamous Three Mile Island incident, which occurred in nearby Middletown.

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