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Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania

Located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Lower Paxton was founded in 1767. Largest township in Dauphin County. Harrisburg (state capital) suburb.
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Founded 1767 | Population 51,000 | Peak 51,000 (2024) | County Dauphin County

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1767 Township: Harrisburg area.
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1817 Economic Development: Lower Paxton grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Lower Paxton's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Lower Paxton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Lower Paxton

Jan 1, 1970
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Seasonal Candy Becomes Epic Fail
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – Back in May 2016, what was supposed to be a fun twist on a classic American treat quickly soured for …
Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
Jan 1, 1970
Pennsylvania Cop Shoots 12 Year Old Girl While Serving Eviction Notice
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — On a tense April 17, 2016, a police officer shot a 12-year-old girl during a routine eviction notice delivery,…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump and Clinton Leading Super Tuesday Polls
Washington, April 6, 2016 – As the 2016 presidential primaries rolled on, recent polls painted a clear picture of Donald Trump a…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Threatens Congressman Backing Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC – On March 28, 2016, a man was arrested after making explicit threats against a congressman who had publicly endo…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Assumes he Just Shot Buck Then Gets Closer Look and Realizes what it
RURAL PENNSYLVANIA — It was supposed to be a routine hunting trip, but what started as excitement quickly turned into a nightmar…

Complete Historical Timeline

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1817 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Largest township in Dauphin County.
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Harrisburg (state capital) suburb.
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Named after original Paxton Township.
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Lower Paxton was founded in 1767.
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Lower Paxton has a population of approximately 51,000.

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