Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre is the county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Formally incorporated in 1871, the city has a population of of 43,123, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. The city's economy thrives on health care and manufacturing. A 2003 Census estimate places the population at 41,630.
Famous Residents
- David Bohm - quantum physicist
- George Catlin - artist
- Ham Fisher - cartoonist
- Matthew Lesko - infomercial personality
- Edward B. Lewis - Winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine
- Joseph Murgas - radio pioneer
- Amadeo Obici - founder of Planters Peanuts
- William Daniel Phillips - Winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics
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| ► | Government |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | Roads and Transportation |
| ► | Local Attractions |
| ► | Colleges and Universities |
| ► | Sports Teams |
| ► | Facts |
| ► | Famous Residents |
| ► | References |
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