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39-622: The first segment of 55 miles (89 km) was begun in 1828 and completed in 1831 to Nanticoke Falls . In 1834, a project called the Wyoming Extension increased the canal's length by 17 miles (27 km) past Wilkes-Barre to Pittston . A final extension of 97 miles (156 km) from Pittston to the New York state line was started in 1836 and finished in 1856. The complete canal had a total of 43  locks that overcame 334 feet (102 m) of elevation between its end points. The southern end

78-966: A Native American Algonquian people, whose traditional homelands are in Chesapeake Bay and Delaware . Today they live in the Northeastern United States and Canada , especially Delaware ; in Ontario ; and in Oklahoma . The Nanticoke people consisted of several tribes: The Nanticoke proper (the subject of this article), the Choptank , the Assateague , the Piscataway , and the Doeg . The Nanticoke people may have originated in Labrador , Canada , and migrated through

117-472: A combination of career and volunteer firefighters. It provides a variety of services, including fire extinguishment , rescue , and emergency medical services . The department also provides its citizens with fire safety education and prevention programs. WQFM 92.1 FM, WSFX-FM at 89.1, WVHO 94.5 FM, and WAZL 730 AM are licensed in Nanticoke. Nanticoke people The Nanticoke people are

156-710: A museum in honor of their heritage, to teach their children and other Americans. Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and associated with the Indian River Community, include: the Robert Davis Farmhouse , Harmon School , Isaac Harmon Farmhouse , Harmony Church , Ames Hitchens Chicken Farm , Indian Mission Church , Indian Mission School , Johnson School , Coursey and Daisey Indian Burial Ground and Warren T. Wright Farmhouse Site . In 2002 Kenneth S. "Red Deer" Clark Sr.,

195-526: A museum known as the Oldest House was once a lockkeeper's house. Other remnants such as crib work , canal embankments , iron spikes, and timbers could be found here and there along the full length of the canal. Download coordinates as: Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Nanticoke is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 10,628, making it

234-508: A new chief. The English had decided that since no attacks had been executed, no harm should be done to the local tribes. A treaty of peace was signed on July 24, 1792. Their autonym is Nentego , which means, "Tidewater People." The Nanticoke chiefdoms are now described as the Wicomoco , Monie and Manokin , which occupied areas along the rivers that were named after them. The Nanticoke had an extensive an trading network with tribes throughout

273-657: A peace treaty with the proprietary government of the Province of Maryland . In 1684, the Nanticoke and English governments defined a reservation for their use, situated between Chicacoan Creek and the Nanticoke River in Maryland, see Vienna . Non-native peoples encroached upon their lands, so the tribe purchased a 3,000-acre tract of land in 1707 on Broad Creek in Somerset County, Maryland (now Sussex County, Delaware ). In 1742,

312-591: A section of the original North Branch Canal in Northumberland were intact in 1986 as was Lock No. 2 below Bloomsburg . Occasional sections of canal bed remained between Shickshinny and West Nanticoke , and the West Nanticoke guard lock was intact. Canal bed was visible from the Lackawanna River toward Ransom and largely intact above Vosburg between Lackawanna Campground and Horse Race Falls. At Laceyville

351-850: A settlement in what became the town of Nanticoke there. Members of the Conoy people joined the Nanticoke in the 1740s. Together they were neutral in the French and Indian War . During the American Revolution , they allied with the British. In 1778, two hundred Nanticoke moved north to Fort Niagara because of their alliance. Later the British resettled them at the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford , Ontario , Canada , giving them land in compensation for what they had lost. Other Nanticoke stayed at Buffalo River , New York . Another group of Nanticoke joined

390-481: Is located near the Hanover Section of Nanticoke. Abandoned since 1924, it was designated as an historic site in 1998, and its remnants still stand as a tourist attraction. The original entrance has since been bulldozed. However, there is an alternate route that does not appear on maps; it can be found at the end of Bliss and Mosier Streets. In 1967, Luzerne County Community College , a two-year community college ,

429-524: Is located within the city. The name Nanticoke was derived from Nentego ("tidewater people"), an Algonquian-speaking Native American people who moved to the Wyoming Valley when their Chesapeake Bay homelands were spoiled for hunting by the European settlers. For quite some time, the tribe maintained a village in the valley before Europeans settled there. The nearby Nanticoke Creek , also named after

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468-872: The Chenango Canal Extension, meant to run about 40 miles (64 km) along the North Branch Susquehanna River from Binghamton, New York , to the Pennsylvania – New York border. The plans called for construction of an east–west crosscut canal linking the Chenango Canal Extension to the North Branch Canal, which followed the Chemung River rather than the North Branch Susquehanna River north of Athens. Cost overruns, waning enthusiasm for canals, and funding delays led to abandonment of

507-695: The English colonists . The tribes decided to meet on Winnesoccum Island in the middle of the Pocomoke Swamp located in Maryland . Chief Robin Hood, Hopping Sam, Simon Alsechqueck, and Messowan gathered their people to meet in the swamp for six days where they discussed plans of attack as well as their stories of encounters with the English. As all members of the tribes-including women and children-had left their villages to gather in

546-690: The Great Lakes region and the Ohio Valley to the east, along with the Shawnee and Lenape peoples. In 1608, the Nanticoke came into European contact, with the arrival of British captain John Smith . They allied with the British and traded beaver pelts with them. They were located in today's Dorchester , Somerset and Wicomico counties. In 1668, the Nanticoke Emperor Unnacokasimon signed

585-692: The Indian River in Delaware. They reorganized as the Nanticoke Indian Association and were recognized as a tribe by the state in 1881. They have their headquarters in Millsboro . In 1922 they were chartered as a non-profit organization. They organized annual powwows , carrying them on until the mid-1930s, during the Great Depression . In 1977 the tribe revived the annual event. Later they built

624-528: The Lenape and migrated to Kansas ; in 1867, they moved with the Lenape to Indian Territory . There are several towns and places named for this tribe. This includes Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and Nanticoke, New York, as well as Nanticoke and Nanticoke Acres in Maryland, and Nanticoke, Ontario . In the early summer of 1742, members of the Nanticoke, Shawnee , and Choptank tribes, wanted to avenge themselves against

663-659: The Susquehanna River , the Nanticoke used a path that they had established during their migration to return to the Delmarva Peninsula for seasonal gathering and fishing. They moved upriver a decade later. They joined the Piscataway tribe , and were both under the jurisdiction of the League of the Iroquois. The reservation on Broad Creek was sold in 1768. Some Nanticoke migrated slightly north into New York, where they established

702-670: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km ), of which 3.5 square miles (9.1 km ) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ), or 3.05%, is water. Nanticoke is located in the Wyoming Valley (near the Susquehanna River ). The elevation is 696 feet (212 m). Both the Lower Broadway Street Bridge and the South Cross Valley Expressway cross over

741-510: The hardiness zone is 6a bordering on 6b. Average monthly temperatures range from 26.9 °F in January to 72.6 °F in July. Nanticoke was incorporated as a third class city in 1926. Nanticoke City has its own police department and fire department . The police department provides full-time protection for its citizens, visitors, businesses, and public property. The fire department consists of

780-600: The 1930s, the city of Nanticoke was home to over 27,000 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,955 people, 4,850 households, and 2,905 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,124.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,206.2/km ). There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 1,564.7 per square mile (604.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White , 0.27% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.26% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.16% from other races , and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of

819-557: The 1930s, the city was home to over 27,000 people. However, when the mining industry in the region collapsed, Nanticoke witnessed urban decay and a shrinking population. The collapse of the mining industry also left behind a scarred landscape – abandoned mines, breakers , buildings, and pollution in Nanticoke Creek due to mine drainage . Concrete City , built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad 's coal division in 1911,

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858-760: The Chesapeake Bay area. Early accounts described the Nanticoke tribes as the Arseek, Cuscarawoc, and Nause. The Nanticoke language was distinct from the Algonquian languages spoken by tribes on the Western Shore of Maryland and along the Potomac River. The last fluent speaker was Lydia E. Clark, who died in 1856. Efforts to revive the language are currently being taken by tribal members and linguists from Georgetown University . Today, some Nanticoke people are part of

897-470: The Susquehanna River and connect Nanticoke with Plymouth Township . The topography of Nanticoke is hilly. The city can be divided into several sections: Honey Pot (northwestern Nanticoke), Downtown (northern and central Nanticoke), and Hanover Section (southeastern Nanticoke). Nanticoke Creek and Newport Creek run through the city. Nanticoke has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) and

936-403: The average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the city

975-664: The canal from Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre to the state line was sold to the North Branch Canal Company, which in turn sold it to the Lehigh Valley Railroad in 1865. The railroad laid tracks along portions of the canal towpath and operated both until 1872, when it was authorized by the state legislature to close the canal. In 1863, the New York Legislature authorized construction of another canal,

1014-576: The federally recognized Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation in Ontario, Canada . The ones who traveled west with the Delaware are part of the federally recognized Delaware Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma . The Nanticoke Indian Association of Millsboro has been a state recognized tribe in Delaware since 1922. The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians are a state recognized tribe in New Jersey . In 1744 some Nanticoke settled near

1053-412: The head chief of the association, and Assistant Chief, his son "Little Owl" Clark, resigned. "Tee" Norwood was elected chief and served until 2008. That year Larry Jackson was elected as chief, and Chief William H. "Thunder Eagle" Daisey lead the organization until 2016. Natosha Carmine was elected in 2016 and was chief of the association until 2023. Avery "Leaving Tracks" Johnson is currently chief of

1092-407: The population. There were 4,850 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and

1131-506: The project in 1872, after most of the work on the northern 30 miles (48 km) of the line had been completed. Beyond planning, no work had been done on the southernmost 10 miles (16 km) when the project ended. Susquehanna Riverlands in Salem Township, 8 miles (13 km) south of Wilkes-Barre, has 0.5 miles (0.8 km) of river walking path and filled canal owned and managed by Pennsylvania Power and Light Company. Lock No. 1 and

1170-407: The swamp, colonists had become suspicious of the disappearance of the natives from their local villages. Soldiers were then sent to round up the tribes in the swamp. Leaders of each of the tribes were questioned by the English, each one telling a different story as to why they had gathered in the swamp. Some stated that they gathered in the swamp solely to hunt while others said they were there to elect

1209-483: The third largest city in Luzerne County. It occupies 3.6 square miles (9.3 km ) of land. Nanticoke is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania . The city can be divided into several sections: Honey Pot (northwestern Nanticoke), (northern and central Nanticoke), and Hanover Section (southeastern Nanticoke). It was once an active coal mining community. Today, the 167- acre main campus of Luzerne County Community College

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1248-575: The tribe met with neighboring tribes in nearby Wimbesoccom Neck to discuss a Shawnee plot to attack the local English settlers, but the gathering was discovered, and the leaders involved were arrested. Some moved up to Pennsylvania in 1744, where they gained permission from the Iroquois Confederacy to settle near Wyoming, Pennsylvania , and along the Juniata River . The city of Nanticoke is named after one of their settlements. While settled along

1287-462: The tribe, was once known as Muddy Run. However, its current name was appearing on maps as early as 1776. The creek has also historically been referred to by many other names, including Lee's Creek, Miller's Creek, Robbins Creek, Bobbs Creek, Rummage Creek, and Warrior Run Creek. All of these names were described as erroneous in Henry C. Bradsby's 1893 book History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania . A forge

1326-512: Was $ 26,169, and the median income for a family was $ 35,444. Males had a median income of $ 30,125 versus $ 20,265 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,348. About 11.5% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over. Nanticoke is located at 41°11′58″N 75°59′57″W  /  41.19944°N 75.99917°W  / 41.19944; -75.99917 (41.199514, -75.999119). According to

1365-685: Was 420 feet (130 m) above sea level, and the northern end was at 754 feet (230 m). The privately built Junction Canal of 18 miles (29 km) linked the North Branch Canal to Elmira . There the Junction Canal connected with the Chemung Canal , which led north to Seneca Lake and the Erie Canal . Through these connections, boats using the Pennsylvania Canal system were able to travel as far as Buffalo and Lake Champlain . In 1858,

1404-501: Was chartered by the Pennsylvania Legislature as a borough on January 31, 1874. Nanticoke experienced its greatest population increase between 1917 and 1925. This allowed for it to qualify as a third class city . The citizens voted in the fall of 1924 to form a city government; and elections were held the following year. The new city government consisted of a mayor and several councilmen, who took office in January 1926 (which

1443-424: Was constructed on Nanticoke Creek in 1778 by Mason F. Alden and John Alden. During that same year, a log gristmill was also built near the creek by a Mr. Chapman. The mill was heavily guarded in 1780. By 1793, a sawmill and gristmill both existed on the creek. In the 19th century, Nanticoke was carved out of Hanover Township and Newport Township . The settlement was incorporated as a village in 1830; Nanticoke

1482-477: Was established in the city. Today, the main campus covers roughly 167 acres in Nanticoke. The school also maintains eleven satellite learning centers located throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania . Nanticoke City officials voted unanimously to apply for Act 47 , or economically distressed city status, which was granted by the state in 2006. Nanticoke faced a projected $ 700,000 deficit that year, with revenues flat and falling far behind expenses. At its height, in

1521-433: Was the official date of becoming a third class city). The first mayor of Nanticoke City was Dan Sakowski. Samuel H. Kress opened his first store, which grew into the national S. H. Kress & Co. chain, in Nanticoke. The city gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining community, drawing a large portion of its labor force from European immigrants . At its peak, in

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