Hazleton, city, Luzerne County, eastern Pennsylvania, in a mountainous anthracite-coal region of the Pocono Mountains; settled 1809, incorporated as a city 1891. Manufactures include plastics, foam rubber, textiles, processed food, and electronic products. Pennsylvania State University, Hazelton (1934) is here. Of interest are a miners' village and an anthracite museum. Named for nearby Hazle Swamp, the city grew after the discovery of coal here in 1826. It was reached by railroad in 1836. Population 27,318 (1980); 24,730 (1990); 23,329 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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