Northeastern Pennsylvania & the Poconos
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
County seat: Scranton
Lackawanna County anchors northeastern Pennsylvania around Scranton, the Electric City. Anthracite heritage, Steamtown and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail shape the county's identity.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Scranton
- Carbondale
- Dunmore
- Clarks Summit
- Archbald
- Jessup
4 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
- Nay Aug Park
Parks & Recreation
- Lackawanna State Park
- Nay Aug Park
- Merli-Sarnoski Park
Transportation
I-81, I-84 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike serve the county, with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Lackawanna County?
Scranton is the seat of Lackawanna County.
Why is Scranton called the Electric City?
Scranton ran one of the nation's first electric streetcar systems in the 1880s.