Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Jermyn, known as "The Birthplace of First Aid in America", is a borough which is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the Lackawanna River, it is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Scranton.
Jermyn, Pennsylvania | |
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Location of Jermyn in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania | |
Jermyn Location in Pennsylvania Jermyn Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 41°31′40″N 75°32′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Anthony Fuga Jr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 977 ft (298 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,150 |
| • Density | 2,714.65/sq mi (1,047.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 18433 |
| Area code | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-38096 |
| Website | jermynpa |
In 1900, the population was 2,567, much of it attracted by the prospects of finding work at a large anthracite coal site in the region. Coal mines, cut glass works, silk, powder, grist, planing, sawmills, bottling works, and fertilizer factories dotted the borough during the early years of the twentieth century.
By the time of the 2020 census, the population had declined to 2,156.
Jermyn is presently the mailing address of the Lakeland School District. East Jermyn, the section of town east of the Lackawanna River and west of the small section of Archbald known as "Nebraska", is commonly referred to as "The Lane".