Located in the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania bordering New York state, Wayne County is only a half-hour east of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Corridor. It's also about 2.5 hours west of New York City and 3 hours north of Philadelphia.

Wayne County covers 744 square miles. Elevation varies from 2,656 feet above sea level in the west to 670 feet by the Delaware River on the east.

Principal highways include Interstates 84 and 380, U.S. Route 6 and State Route 191.

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With its beautiful rural setting and an abundance of forestland and lakes, it's little wonder that Wayne County residents take so much pride in their region. And who wouldn't be delighted by a pace that allows you to switch gears, slow down and enjoy what life and nature have to offer?

While our region provides easy enough access to large metropolitan areas, it offers a welcome alternative to the relentless grind of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Add to this mix a highly respected health care system, a low crime rate, affordable cost of living, a host of recreational and educational opportunities and you can see why life in our county is hard to beat.

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The fact is, there are more lakes in Wayne County than in any other county in Pennsylvania, including several dozen glacial lakes and hundreds of impoundments.

Our largest body of water is Lake Wallenpaupack, measuring 13 1/2 miles long with 52 miles of shoreline.

Built in 1926 for hydroelectric power, Wallenpaupack includes six recreation areas, featuring hundreds of acres of forestlands, wildlife, walking trails, campsites and boat slips. When it comes to boating and water activities, this popular body of water has few equals.

Since 60% of Wayne County is covered by forests and woodlands, it comes as no surprise that our residents are avid outdoor enthusiasts. More than 14,000 acres of State Gamelands offer the best in biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, animal watching and just about any other outdoor activity you can imagine.

State parks include:

• Gouldsboro State Park
• Prompton State Park
• Tobyhanna State Park

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is also a popular destination for outdoor fun and adventure.

Our county plays host to 40 summer youth camps and features many public campgrounds.

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Residents enjoy the highest quality healthcare provided by Wayne Memorial Hospital. This caring, community hospital is part of Wayne Memorial Health Systems, Inc. The hospital serves patients in Northeastern Pennsylvania (Wayne and Pike Counties) and Sullivan County, New York.

The Wayne Memorial Health System is a "proactive, fully integrated, locally controlled health care system, serving people through services and facilities strategically located throughout the service area and staffed by highly qualified practitioners and volunteers."

Other hospitals that are accessible to the area include:

• Community Medical Center
• Moses Taylor Hospital
• Mercy Hospital-Scranton
• Marion Community Hospital
• Mid-Valley Hospital

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Education has always been looked upon as essential to maintaining progress in our county. Our community is proud of its schools and those who dedicate themselves to making our educational system so successful.

Elementary and Secondary School Districts

• Wayne Highlands
• Western Wayne
• Wallenpaupack Area
• Forest City Regional
• North Pocono
• Susquehanna

Colleges and Universities

There are numerous highly respected and nationally recognized colleges and universities that exist throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Most of these work closely with area employers to develop customized job training and continuing education programs and are a convenient commute for those who live in Wayne County.

Click here for detailed information on the higher educational opportunities available throughout the Penn's Northeast region.

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Much of our community pride stems from our valued traditions and a strong work ethic. In fact, we believe our laborers are amongst the most loyal and diligent in the region - if not the country! The evidence of this can be seen in the success of our local companies and community projects.

And, when it comes to wasting time on lengthy commutes - forget it! Forty-one percent of the county's workers travel less than 15 minutes and 73% spend less than 30 minutes travelling to work.

Major Industries
Healthcare
Tourism
Agriculture
Printing

Largest Private Employers
Caesars Cove Haven
DSFI
Ellen Memorial Health Care Center
Hanson Aggregates
Highlights for Children Magazine
Leeward Construction, Inc.
Linde Enterprises, Inc.
Pioneer Construction Company
Top Notch Distributors, Inc.
Video Display Corporation
Wal-Mart Associates

Job Training and Business Development

There are a number of job training and funding programs available for Wayne County. For more information, contact our local industrial development corporation or click here.

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There's no greater priority in Wayne County than our commitment to helping companies that wish to expand or locate in our fine county.

Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO)

The Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) is a non-profit corporation comprised of Wayne County businesses who realize that a bright economic future depends on planning today. WEDCO is a partnership of local businesses and state and county governments that have decided to make an investment in our economic destiny. The mission of WEDCO is to assist both public and private sectors in growing economic prosperity and improving the quality of life of the people of Wayne County.

Over the last few years, WEDCO has helped a number of businesses find a home here. Some of these companies include:

• Top Notch Distributors
• Southgate Distributors
• New Wave Custom Woodworking, Inc
• DSFI

For more information, call 570-253-5334 or visit www.wedcorp.org

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Easy access to many transportation systems make Wayne County an attractive area, not only for residents but for businesses too.

Airports
Wayne County is close to two major airports and a smaller one:

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport - 1 hr.
Lehigh Valley International Airport - 2 hr.
Cherry Ridge Airport - private airport, minutes from Honesdale, with runway 50 ft. x 2,500 ft.

Highways
Principal highways in the county are Interstates 84 and 380, US Route 6 and State Route 191.

Casey Highway, at the junction of Interstates 81, 84 and 380 in Scranton, ends near the border of Wayne County.

Bus Lines
Short Line Bus Service

Railway
Stourbridge Line

Ports
If you want or need to travel by water, the four ports of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Erie are also within a reasonable distance.

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Power
PPL Electric Utilities

Water
Philadelphia Suburban Water Company

Telecommunications
Verizon

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