City and State Information for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

"Keystone State"

Motto: Virtue, liberty, and independence
Capitol: Harrisburg
Name Origin: In honor of Adm. Sir William Penn, father of William Penn. It means “Penn's Woodland.”
Statehood Date: Dec. 12, 1787 (2nd)

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Official Symbols

A state's official symbols represent the composition and culture of the land and people who live and have lived here. Below are the symbols of Pennsylvania along with the year they became official.

Flower	Mountain Laurel (1933)
Tree	Hemlock (1931)
Bird	Ruffed Grouse (1931)
Dog	Great Dane (1965)
Colors	Blue And Gold (1907)
Song	“Pennsylvania” (1990)

Demographics

Population Density: 274.0 people per square mile

Geography and Weather

Land Area: 44,817 sq mi. (116,076 sq km)
Lowest Elevation: 0 ft (0 m)
Average Elevation: 1100 ft (335.28 m)
Highest Temperature Recorded: 111°F (44°C) on July 10, 1936
Lowest Temperature Recorded: –42°F (–41°C) on January 5, 1904

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