[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARBON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2018

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the people of 
Carbon County as that county celebrates its 175th Anniversary of 
incorporation. On March 13, 1843, Carbon County was created by 
combining parts of Northampton and Monroe Counties. The County was 
named for the vast abundance of anthracite coal found in the region.
  Carbon County consists of land originally obtained from the Delaware 
Tribe during the Walking Purchase of 1737. The first settlement 
established in the area was Gnadenhutten. Set up by twelve German monks 
of the Moravian order in 1745, today, the town of Lehighton stands in 
its place. During the Industrial Revolution, Carbon County was the home 
of the first railroad in America that was built on any large scale, 
known as ``The Switchback.'' Carbon County is also the location of the 
trials and executions of the infamous Molly Maguires, a secret 
organization whose members were accused of targeting mine company 
representatives with violence during early struggles over the treatment 
of miners.
  Carbon County spans over 500 square miles in the Pocono Mountain 
region of Pennsylvania. Over two-thirds of the county is state game and 
park land. Because of its strategic location in the Poconos, its 
natural beauty, and its rich history, the county attracts many hikers, 
cyclists, history buffs, and people seeking adventure. With its seat 
located in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County has twenty-three municipalities, 
several unincorporated communities, and close to 64,000 residents. The 
county is generally considered a bellwether county for statewide 
elections.
  It is an honor to recognize Carbon County as its residents observe 
the 175th Anniversary of incorporation. I take great joy in joining 
celebration of such an important milestone. I wish everyone in the 
county all the best as they continue to make history.

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