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"Plains Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States (on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre). The population was 9,961 at the 2010 census. The municipality is the birthplace of Chicago White Sox hall of famer Ed Walsh and John J. Yeosock, a United States Army general who commanded the 3rd U.S. Army during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Mohegan Sun Pocono is a casino in Plains Township (located along PA 315). History A plaque marking the approximate location of Teedyuscung’s death Settlement Modern-day Plains Township was originally owned and occupied by the Wanami tribe of the Delaware Native Americans. Jacob was the tribe’s leader; he lived on level ground adjacent to the Susquehanna River (near the modern-day City of Wilkes-Barre). Early white settlers named the locality “Jacob’s Plains.” As time progressed, the settlers simply referred to it as “Plains.”http://www.pagenweb.org/~luzerne/patk/plainstwp.htm Roughly two hundred settlers from the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut arrived in Plains in August 1762; they established a small village of cabins just above the mouth of Mill Creek. They returned to New England in November after planting a few acres of wheat. The Susquehanna Company returned with their families, livestock, and provisions in the spring of 1763. Massacre of 1763 During the summer of 1763, the Iroquois and Delaware came together in an attempt to form a relationship. This resulted in a deadly fire which claimed the life of the Delaware chieftain (Teedyuscung). The Iroquois charged the colonists with the crime, and the aggrieved Delaware were determined to resolve the matter. On October 15, 1763, the unsuspecting pioneers were attacked by the Delaware. Twenty or thirty were killed, several were taken prisoner, and those who were not captured fled to the mountains; they had no other choice but to return to New England. The Native Americans finally burned what was left of the English settlement.http://www.joycetice.com/articles/massacre.htm Pennamite-Yankee Wars In January 1769, a group of Pennamites (who represented Pennsylvania) took possession of the land once occupied by the Susquehanna Land Company of Connecticut. They were known as the Ogden party; they established a fort in the region. The Connecticut settlers, who learned of the Pennamite occupation of the area, returned in the spring of 1769. This resulted in the Pennamite- Yankee Wars — a struggle between the Pennamites and the Yankees (from Connecticut). After a series of minor skirmishes, the conflict ended with the land being granted to Pennsylvania. Township status The casino’s hotel Large amounts of anthracite coal rested underneath Plains. In 1808, Henry Stark of Plains succeeded in burning anthracite coal in a grate. This was the second successful attempt in the region (after Judge Jesse Fell). This resulted in the widespread use of anthracite coal as a fuel source. Throughout the 1800s, canals and railroads were constructed to aid in the mining and transportation of coal. The mining industry in Luzerne County boomed. Farming was a major way of life in Plains prior to the mining industry. Farmland was replaced by great collieries, breakers, canals, and railroads. As a result of the growing population in Plains, it was officially made a township on November 10, 1851. Plains Township was formed from sections of Wilkes-Barre Township and Pittston Township. At the beginning of the 20th century, Luzerne County was in the midst of an economic boom. Industry, which included manufacturing and coal mining, drew thousands of immigrants (mostly from Europe) to the region. By the mid-20th century, anthracite production was declining at a fairly steady rate. Consumers were gradually switching from coal to other forms of energy (e.g., oil, gas, and electricity). The Knox Mine Disaster was the final blow to the industry. On January 22, 1959, the Susquehanna River broke through the River Slope Mine in Port Griffith, Jenkins Township (just north of Plains Township). The incident claimed twelve lives. In the following months, two of the area's largest coal companies announced a full withdrawal from the anthracite business. Thousands of jobs were lost and the mining industry never recovered in Luzerne County. In the early 21st century, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (along PA 315) became one of Pennsylvania's first casinos. The casino features over 2,300 slots, and live tables for blackjack, roulette, and poker. The casino opened in November 2006. In November 2013, Mohegan Sun opened a hotel (which is connected to the casino floor). Geography I-81 (blue), I-476 (green), PA 309 (yellow), and PA 315 (red) passing through Plains Township and the surrounding communities. PA 309 as it crosses over the Susquehanna River and into Plains Township (in the background) According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.95%, is water. It extends from the Susquehanna River in the northwest to the north slope of Wyoming Mountain in the southeast. Its villages include Hilldale, Hudson, Llewellyn Corners (also in Bear Creek Township), Midvale, Plains, Plainsville, Port Bowkley, and Westminster. Plains Township's numbered routes include I-81, PA 115, PA 309, and PA 315. I-476 crosses the eastern portion of Plains Township. Main Street and River Street cross the populous northwestern portion of the township between Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township. The southern and eastern sections of the municipality are scarcely populated. This region of the township is mostly made up of forested mountains. Tourist attractions *There are stores, restaurants, hotels (e.g., The Woodlands Inn and Resort), a racetrack, and a casino along PA 315. *Seven Tubs Recreation Area is located off of PA 115 (in southern Plains Township). Neighboring municipalities *Wilkes- Barre (southwest) *Kingston (west) *Forty Fort (west) *Wyoming (north) *Jenkins Township (north and northeast) *Laflin (northeast) *Bear Creek Township (southeast) *Laurel Run (south) *Wilkes-Barre Township (south) Mohegan Poconos torch LuzCo PA.jpgTorch near the entrance of the casino SS Peter and Paul Church Plains PA.jpgSS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Plains TWP PA Wilkes-Barre Area CTC.jpgWilkes-Barre Area CTC Seven Tubs Recreation Area.jpgSeven Tubs Recreation Area Climate The township has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in the village of Plains range from 26.6 °F in January to 72.4 °F in July. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 10,906 people, 4,556 households, and 2,870 families residing in the township. The population density was 822.1 people per square mile (317.3/km2). There were 5,007 housing units at an average density of 377.4/sq mi (145.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.33% White, 0.48% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population. There were 4,556 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89. In the township the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the township was $36,603, and the median income for a family was $46,549. Males had a median income of $34,076 versus $25,880 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,712. About 6.9% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. Government The Plains Township Board of Commissioners is the municipality's governing body.https://www.plainstownship.org/departments/commissioners/ *Gerald Yozwiak, chairman *Thomas Shubilla, vice chairman *Ciro Cinti *Robert Sax *Peter J. Biscontini *Attorney Stephen Menn, solicitor *Patricia Sluhocki, secretary *Kathleen O’Boyle, assistant secretary Notable people *Ed Walsh, Chicago White Sox hall of famer *John J. Yeosock, a United States Army general ReferencesExternal links * Plains Township official website Category:Populated places established in 1762 Category:Townships in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Category:Townships in Pennsylvania "
"Plymouth is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, west of Wilkes-Barre (along the Susquehanna River). The population was 5,951 as of the 2010 census. History Main Street, Plymouth (circa 1940) Plymouth was first settled in 1769 by the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut. It was originally part of Plymouth Township. The Pennamite-Yankee Wars were fought in the surrounding area. Plymouth is situated in the once rich anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania. Coal was first shipped in 1807. Plymouth was incorporated as a borough in 1866. Elijah C. Wadhams was elected to be the first mayor and held office until 1869. In the past, the chief products of its manufacturing establishments included mining drilling machines, miners' squibs, silk hosiery, and lumber products. Its population peaked in 1910 at 16,996. Architecture At the beginning of the 19th century, Plymouth's primary industry was agriculture, and many of its residents were the descendants of the Connecticut Yankees who first settled the town. Its early architecture resembled that of a small New England village. However, vast anthracite coal beds lay below the surface at various depths, and by the 1850s, coal mining was the town's primary occupation, attracting a more diverse population. After the arrival of the railroad (in 1857), the town's architecture became more typical of a growing industrial center. File: SOLDIERS SAILORS PLYMOUTH MONUMENT.jpgSoldiers and Sailors Monument (dedicated 1920) File:St. Vincent's School Plymouth PA.JPGSt. Vincent’s School (built 1922) File:Polish Alliance Hall Plymouth PA.JPGPolish Alliance Hall (dedicated 1928) File: 2017-08-12 - Plymouth PA Post Office.JPGPlymouth Post Office (dedicated 1935) File: Plymouth, Pennsylvania Municipal Building - 2017-08-12.JPGMunicipal Building (built 1975) Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and , or 7.31%, is water. Maps File:1865 Schooley Map Plymouth Borough.jpg1864 map of the village of Plymouth File:1864_Luzerne_County,_PA_Map.jpg1864 map of Plymouth Township File:Beers_Map_Plymouth_PA.jpg1873 map of Plymouth Borough File:Aerial_View,_Plymouth_PA,_1884.jpg1884 aerial view of Plymouth Borough File:1884 Map - Second Geological Survey.jpg1884 mine map of Plymouth Demographics=2010 demographics At the 2010 census, Plymouth had a population of 5,951. The reported racial and ethnic origin of the population was 90.6% White, 4.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, 2.0% reporting two or more races, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino.2010 census report on Plymouth, Pennsylvania 2000 demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,507 people, 2,794 households, and 1,673 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,924.2 people per square mile (2,284.0/km2). There were 3,260 housing units at an average density of 2,968.0 per square mile (1,144.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.43% White, 0.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. There were 2,794 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.02. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $27,379, and the median income for a family was $36,060. Males had a median income of $26,111 versus $20,429 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,207. About 10.8% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over. Notable people The noteworthy individuals who claimed Plymouth as their birthplace or former residence: *Abe Cohen, professional football player *Stanley Woodward Davenport, lawyer and politician *Mark Duda, professional football player *Harry Livingston French, architect *Gwilym Gwent (born William Aubrey Williams), composer *Jimmy Harnen, singer and songwriter *Arthur Horace James, lawyer and politician *Benjamin James, football coach *Col. Benjamin Washington Johnson, sprinter *Joe Katchik, professional football player *David Kautter, lawyer and tax policy advisor *John E. Mazur, professional football player *John G. Mellus, professional football player *Thomas B. Miller, politician *George Washington Shonk, lawyer and politician *Herbert B. Shonk, politician *K.O. Sweeney (aka John Kraynak), pugilist *Thomas W. Templeton, politician *Frank Comerford Walker, lawyer and politician *Thomas Joseph Walker, judge *Hendrick Bradley Wright, lawyer, politician and author ReferencesExternal links Category:Populated places on the Susquehanna River Category:Populated places established in 1769 Category:Boroughs in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Category:Lithuanian-American culture in Pennsylvania Category:1769 establishments in Pennsylvania "