Pennsylvania

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  State, Commonwealth

• Borders

  Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Lake Erie, New York, Delaware River, New Jersey, Ontario (via Lake Erie)

• Capital

  Harrisburg

• Regions

  Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, Great Lakes

• Area Rank

  33rd largest state by area

• Geography

  Appalachian Mountains, Allegheny Mountains, Pocono Mountains, nearly 60% forested, 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the tidal Delaware River

• Largest City

  Philadelphia

• Official Name

  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Population (2020)

  13,002,700 residents

• Second Largest City

  Pittsburgh

• Population Rank (2020)

  5th most populous state in the United States

• Population Density Rank

  9th highest among all states

• Most Populous Metropolitan Area

  Delaware Valley (Philadelphia)

• Second Most Populous Metropolitan Area

  Greater Pittsburgh

Timeline

• A southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish colony, until 1655. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1638-01-01

• Pennsylvania was founded through a royal land grant to William Penn by Charles II of England. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1681-03-04

• Philadelphia hosted the First Continental Congress in Carpenters' Hall. (Source: Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1774-09-05

• Philadelphia hosted the Second Continental Congress, which formed the Continental Army and elected George Washington as its commander. (Source: Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1775-05-10

• The Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted in Philadelphia. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1776-07-04

• George Washington secretly led Continental Army troops across the Delaware River from Bucks County, launching a successful surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton. (Source: DBPedia)

  1776-12-25

• Philadelphia fell under British control for nine months (until 1778). York and Lancaster served as the nation's capital at different times in 1777. (Source: Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1777-01-01

• George Washington and 12,000 Continental Army troops encamped at Valley Forge for a harsh winter (until June 19, 1778). (Source: Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1777-12-19

• The Articles of Confederation were ratified in Philadelphia by the Second Continental Congress. (Source: DBPedia)

  1778-06-21

• The Constitution of the United States was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1787-09-17

• Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Wikidata, DBPedia)

  1787-12-12

• A new state constitution was adopted, replacing the unicameral legislature with a bicameral one and a stronger governor. (Source: Web Search Results (Britannica))

  1790-01-01

• Important mining companies began to form to exploit Pennsylvania's coal deposits. (Source: Web Search Results (Britannica))

  1820-01-01

• Edwin L. Drake drilled the world's first successful oil well at Titusville. (Source: Web Search Results (Britannica))

  1859-08-27

• The Battle of Gettysburg, the deadliest battle of the Civil War, was fought over three days. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1863-07-01

• U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic Gettysburg Address. (Source: Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1863-11-19

• Beginning in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the state's heavy manufacturing base struggled, leading to deindustrialization. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1970-01-01

• Bethlehem Steel reported a US$1.5 billion loss and suspended most operations, later declaring bankruptcy. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1982-01-01

• The U.S. Census recorded Pennsylvania's population at over 13 million residents, making it the fifth-most populous state. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Wikidata, DBPedia)

  2020-04-01

• Pennsylvania hosts the Energy and Innovation Summit, aiming to leverage state energy resources for AI data centers with support from Governor Josh Shapiro. (Source: Related Documents)

  2023-01-01

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio and the Ohio River to its west, Lake Erie and New York to its north, the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east, and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie. Pennsylvania's most populous city is Philadelphia. Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Before that, between 1638 and 1655, a southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish colony. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania was known for its relatively peaceful relations with native tribes, innovative government system, and religious pluralism. Pennsylvania later played a vital and historic role in the American Revolution and the ultimately successful quest for independence from the British Empire, hosting the First and Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, which formed the Continental Army and elected George Washington as its commander in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War, and unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence the following year. In 1787, following the establishment of the nation's independence, the Constitution of the United States, now the world's oldest and longest-standing written and codified national constitution, was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, and was ratified in Philadelphia the following year. On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In July 1863, during the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, fought over three days in and around Gettysburg, was the deadliest battle of both the Civil War and of any battle in American military history, with over 50,000 Union and Confederate fatalities. But the success of the Union army at Gettysburg in repelling Confederate general Robert E. Lee's attempt to invade the North also proved the Civil War's turning point, leading to the Union's preservation. Recognizing the Union army's extraordinary sacrifice at Gettysburg, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln visited the Gettysburg Battlefield later that year, where he delivered his historic 271-word Gettysburg Address, widely considered one the most famous speeches in American history. In the late 19th and 20th centuries, Pennsylvania's manufacturing-based economy blossomed, contributing to the development of much of the nation's early infrastructure, including key bridges, skyscrapers, and much of the military hardware that allowed the U.S. to prevail in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, however, the nation's heavy manufacturing base struggled. The nation's two largest steel manufacturers, U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, confronted unprecedented competitive practices from foreign manufacturers and other threats to their historic industry leadership. In 1982, Bethlehem Steel reported an unexpected loss of US$1.5 billion, and abruptly announced that it was suspending most of its operations. The company, which subsequently declared bankruptcy and was dissolved, is often cited as one of the most prominent examples of the impact of deindustrialization in the nation's Rust Belt during the late 20th century. Pennsylvania's geography is highly diverse. The Appalachian Mountains run through the center of the state, the Allegheny and Pocono mountains span much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and close to 60% of the state is forested. Although it has no ocean shoreline, it has 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the tidal Delaware River. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the United States, with over 13 million residents as of the 2020 United States census, its highest decennial census count ever. The state is the 33rd-largest by area and has the ninth-highest population density among all states. The largest metropolitan statistical area is the southeastern Delaware Valley, including and surrounding Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth-most populous city. The second-largest metropolitan area, Greater Pittsburgh, is centered in and around Pittsburgh, the state's second-largest city. The state's subsequent five most populous cities are Allentown, Reading, Erie, Scranton, and Bethlehem.

Web Search Results

• Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

  Pennsylvania,( officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,( is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic "Mid-Atlantic (United States)"), Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio and the Ohio River to its west, Lake Erie and New York "New York (state)") to its north, the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east, and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via [...] Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the United States, with over 13 million residents as of the 2020 United States census, its highest decennial census count ever.( The state is the 33rd-largest by area and has the ninth-highest population density among all states. The largest metropolitan statistical area is the southeastern Delaware Valley, including and surrounding Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth-most populous city. The second-largest metropolitan area, [...] Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake "William Penn (Royal Navy officer)"). Before that, between 1638 and 1655, a southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish colony. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the colonial-eraProvince of Pennsylvania was known for its relatively peaceful relations with native tribes, innovative government system, and religious pluralism.

• History of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

  Pennsylvania was the site of several battles and military activities during the Revolutionary War, including George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, the Battle of Brandywine, and the Battle of Germantown. During the Philadelphia campaign, the rebel army of George Washington spent the winter of 1777–78 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. In 1781, the Articles of Confederation were written and adopted in York, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia continued to serve as the capital of the [...] On March 4, 1681, Charles II of England granted the Province of Pennsylvania to William Penn to settle a debt of £16,000 (around £2,100,000 in 2008, adjusting for retail inflation) that the king owed to Penn's father "William Penn (Royal Navy officer)"). Pennsylvania was one of the two major Restoration colonies. Penn founded a proprietary colony that provided a place of religious freedom for Quakers. Charles named the colony Pennsylvania ("Penn's woods" in Latin), after the elder Penn, which [...] Pennsylvania, one of the largest states in the country, always had the second most electoral votes "Electoral College (United States)") from 1796 to 1960. From 1789 to 1880, the state only voted for two losing presidential candidates: Thomas Jefferson (in 1796) and Andrew Jackson (in the unusual 1824 election). The Democratic-Republicans dominated the state for most of the First Party System, as the Federalists experienced little success in the state after the 1800 election. Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania - Colonial, Revolution, Industry - Britannica

  Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica Pennsylvania: flag seal of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania state bird Pennsylvania state flower Pennsylvania Pine Creek Gorge Pennsylvania features United States: Middle Atlantic region Pittsburgh Lancaster county Pine Creek Gorge Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. United States Extruded map of the United States of America with states borders on national flag background. (3-d rendering) [...] In 1790 a new state constitution was adopted that replaced the unicameral legislature of the Revolutionary period with a bicameral one and a fairly strong governor. During the next 70 years, roads were improved and extended, canals were built, farm equipment was mechanized, and railroads spanned the state, all combining with the economic strength of the thrifty Philadelphians to make Pennsylvania a major commercial power. Beginning in 1820, important mining companies were formed to exploit [...] Pennsylvania’s deposits of hard and soft coal, and in 1859 Edwin L. Drake drilled the world’s first successful oil well at Titusville. During this same period the state became a leading producer of textiles, ships, lumber, tobacco, and, most important, iron and steel.

• Maps | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [...] Top Services ------------ Register to Vote Find a DMV Get a Birth Certificate Join the Veterans Registry PAyback(opens in a new tab) PA.GOV ------ Careers & Internships PennWatch(opens in a new tab) Right-to-Know Law(opens in a new tab) Copyright © 2025 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All rights reserved. Accessibility Privacy & Disclaimers Translation Disclaimer Security Social Media Policy & Disclaimer Image 6 Original text Rate this translation [...] Services Agency Directory Your Government The Governor Lt. Governor Legislation (opens in a new tab) Courts (opens in a new tab) State House (opens in a new tab) State Senate (opens in a new tab) Attorney General (opens in a new tab) Auditor General (opens in a new tab) Treasurer (opens in a new tab) Visit PA (opens in a new tab) News (opens in a new tab) The .gov means it's official. -----------------------------

• Visit PA | The Great American Getaway

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• Country

  United States

• Located In

  United States

• Instance Of

  Q35657

• Population

  13,002,700

• Coordinates

  Lat: 41.0, Lon: -77.5

• Inception Date

  12/12/1787

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/; (Pennsylvania Dutch: Pennsilfaani)), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and the Delaware River and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the nation with over 13 million residents as of 2020. It is the 33rd-largest state by area and ranks ninth among all states in population density. Nearly 4.29 million residents are concentrated in the southeastern Delaware Valley metropolitan area, centered around Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth most populous city. Another 2.37 million reside in Greater Pittsburgh in the southwest, centered around Pittsburgh, the state's second-largest and Western Pennsylvania's largest city. The state's subsequent five most populous cities are: Allentown, Reading, Erie, Scranton, and Bethlehem. The state capital is Harrisburg. Pennsylvania's geography is highly diverse: the Appalachian Mountains run through the center of the state; the Allegheny and Pocono mountains span much of Northeast Pennsylvania; close to 60% of the state is forested. While it has only 140 miles (225 km) of waterfront along Lake Erie and the Delaware River, Pennsylvania has more navigable rivers than any other state in the nation, including the Delaware, Ohio, and Pine Creek rivers. Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, son of the state's namesake; the southeast portion was once part of the colony of New Sweden. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the Province of Pennsylvania was known for its relatively peaceful relations with native tribes, innovative government system, and religious pluralism. Pennsylvania was one of the thirteen British colonies from which the nation ultimately was formed. Pennsylvania played a vital and historic role in the American Revolution and the ultimately successful quest for independence from the British Empire. Its largest city, Philadelphia, was the gathering place of the nation's Founding Fathers and home to much of the thinking, activism, and writing that inspired the American Revolution. Philadelphia hosted the First Continental Congress in Carpenters' Hall in 1774, and, beginning the following year, the Second Continental Congress in Independence Hall, which in 1776 unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, a document that historian Joseph Ellis has described as "the most potent and consequential words in American history" and which formally launched the American Revolutionary War. On December 25 and 26, 1776, Washington secretly led a column of Continental Army troops across the Delaware River from Bucks County, launching a successful surprise attack against Hessian mercenaries at the Battle of Trenton. In 1777 and 1778, the national capital of Philadelphia fell under British control for nine months, and multiple Revolutionary War battles were fought in Pennsylvania. For six months, Washington and 12,000 Continental Army troops encamped at Valley Forge over a harsh winter with limited supplies; roughly 1,700 to 2,000 of them died at Valley Forge from disease and malnutrition. In Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress, on June 21, 1778, ratified the Articles of Confederation, which served as the foundation for the ultimate development and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state (after Delaware, which had previously been part of Pennsylvania as the three lower counties) to ratify the Constitution. On eight separate occasions prior to the construction of Washington, D.C. as the nation's capital, a Pennsylvania city served as the nation's capital (Philadelphia from 1775 to 1776, 1777, twice in 1778, 1781, and 1790; York in 1777; and Lancaster in 1777). During the American Civil War, Pennsylvania's 360,000 Union Army volunteers proved influential in strengthening the Union, successfully guarding the national capital of Washington, D.C., which was vulnerable following the fall of Fort Sumter, and later leading daring raids against Confederate army strongholds in the Deep South. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War with over 50,000 casualties, and one of the Union Army's most important victories, was fought on Pennsylvania soil at Gettysburg over three days in July 1863. The Union Army's victory at Gettysburg is considered the turning point in the war, leading to the Union's preservation. Lincoln's 271-word address dedicating Gettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863 remains one of the best known speeches in American history In the late 19th and 20th centuries, Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, Bethlehem-based Bethlehem Steel, and other Pennsylvania manufacturing companies inspired the American Industrial Revolution and contributed to the development of much of the nation's early infrastructure, including key bridges, skyscrapers, and warships, tanks, and other military hardware that proved vital to U.S.-led victories in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Since Pennsylvania's 1787 founding, a number of influential Pennsylvanians have contributed significantly to the nation in many fields, including the military, politics, business, scientific innovation, thought leadership, philanthropy, music, art, and sports.