State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Archbald Pothole State Park
Archbald Pothole State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 150 acres (61 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 41.5117° N, 75.5742° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Archbald Pothole State Park
Archbald Pothole State Park is a 150-acre (61 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The focal point of the park is Archbald Pothole. The pothole is a remnant of the Wisconsin Glacial Period, 38 feet (11.6 m) deep with a largest diameter of 42 feet (12.8 m) by 24 feet (7.3 m). It has drawn tourists since just after it was discovered in 1884. Archbald Pothole State Park is on U.S. Route 6 Business in the borough of Archbald.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 92.6 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 102.0 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 111.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Archbald Pothole State Park?
Archbald Pothole State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (41.5117° N, 75.5742° W).
When was Archbald Pothole State Park established?
Archbald Pothole State Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Archbald Pothole State Park?
Archbald Pothole State Park covers 150 acres (61 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbald_Pothole_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).