Definitions for Harrisburg
ˈhær ɪsˌbɜrghar·ris·burg

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1. Harrisburg, capital of Pennsylvanianoun

   capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state

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1. Harrisburgnoun

   The capital of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania

2. Harrisburgnoun

   Several other places in the United States and Canada

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1. harrisburg

   Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States. It is situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River and serves as the county seat of Dauphin County. Known for its significant role in American history, Harrisburg is home to several significant landmarks, including the State Capitol Complex. The city also hosts various cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, and art galleries.

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1. Harrisburg

   Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania. As of 2011, the city had a population of 49,673, making it the ninth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is also the county seat of Dauphin County and lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles west-northwest of Philadelphia. The Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties, had a population of 509,074 in 2000 and grew to 549,850 in 2010. A July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 528,892, making it the fifth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton, and Scranton–Wilkes Barre. The Harrisburg-Carlisle-Lebanon Combined Statistical Area, including both the Harrisburg-Carlisle and Lebanon Metropolitan Statistical Areas, had an estimated population of 656,781 in 2007 and was the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the state. Harrisburg played a notable role in American history during the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. During part of the 19th century, the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States. The U.S. Navy ship USS Harrisburg, which served from 1918 to 1919 at the end of World War I, was named in honor of the city.

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1. Harrisburg

   capital of Pennsylvania, is beautifully situated on the Susquehanna, 106 m. NW. of Philadelphia; the industries include extensive iron and steel works and a flourishing lumber trade.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Harrisburg in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Harrisburg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Harrisburg in a Sentence

1. John Fetterman:

   It's great that Joe Biden is coming to Pittsburgh to talk about infrastructure. If infrastructure is Elvis, then Pittsburgh is Graceland, it's great to come to the city that helped build America to talk about rebuilding America. I'll be in Harrisburg on Friday meeting with Democrats from across the commonwealth at State Committee and talking about the 2022 midterm election.

2. Scott Wolfson:

   We do not know whether the tragic incident in Harrisburg involved a recalled hoverboard or not.

3. Tom Wolf:

   It is simply unethical and undemocratic to leave the district without a voice simply because the Republicans don't like the outcome of the election. Voters, not Harrisburg politicians, decided this election, and Jim Brewster is Jim Brewster, all ballots were counted and certified, and the results are accurate. Jim Brewster received the most votes in this race and should be sworn in as the Senator for the 45th District. There is no precedent, and no legal rationale, for failing to do so.

4. Jesse Morgan:

   I can tell you, I took 24 pallets, this happened onOct.21, and I picked them up in Bethpage, N.Y.and drove them to Harrisburg [ Pa. ] andfrom Harrisburg, I drove them toLancaster, dropped the trailerin Lancaster, dropped my truckoff, and went home.

5. Attorney General Kathleen Kane:

   This is one of the most disturbing cases of public corruption this office has investigated, his conduct is at the root of the fiscal issues that continue to plague the city of Harrisburg today.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Harrisburg
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Harrisburg
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Harrisburg
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Harrisburg