Forty Fort, PA
Forty Fort, PA
- Forty Fort is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,214 at the 2010 census. Its name comes from the number of Connecticut settlers, forty to be exact, who established a fort along the Susquehanna River in 1770.
History[edit | edit source]
- Forty Fort was settled in 1770 by Connecticut residents who were hoping to claim the Wyoming Valley for their colony. The American Revolutionary War had a significant impact on the town, with the Battle of Wyoming taking place nearby.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Forty Fort is located at 41°17′14″N 75°52′30″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Forty Fort is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
- Forty Fort Lubeck-Saylor Physical Therapy is a well-known physical therapy clinic in the area. They offer a variety of services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and occupational therapy.
- Commonwealth Health Physician Network is a network of healthcare providers in Forty Fort. They offer a wide range of services, from primary care to specialty services.
- Forty Fort Dental is a leading dental clinic in the area, offering a wide range of dental services from general dentistry to cosmetic procedures.
Education[edit | edit source]
- The borough is served by the Wyoming Valley West School District.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- The main highways in the borough are Wyoming Avenue (PA 11), River Street (PA 309), and Forty Fort Road (PA 1030).
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Some notable people from Forty Fort include former Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton and former U.S. Representative Frank Carlucci.
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