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City	Swoyersville
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Luzerne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.291748
Longitude	-75.874641
Population	5,021
Density	897.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	18704
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Wilkes-Barre
School District	Wyoming Valley West School District

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About Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Swoyersville is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,021. The population density is 897.5 people per km². Swoyersville is located at 41.2917°N, 75.8746°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Swoyersville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 18704.

Swoyersville occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises into gentle swells, defined by the persistent flow of Abrahams Creek. It lies 2.4 miles north-northeast of Kingston, PA (from Kingston, PA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Wilkes-Barre. The landscape feels defined by its proximity to the expansive Wyoming Valley, a basin that holds the cool, lingering mist of early mornings. To the distant horizon, the Pocono Mountains trace a jagged line against the sky, standing as silent observers to the changing seasons. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Hemlock Street Park, where the trees cast long, thin shadows across the grass as the sun descends. Those seeking the sound of rushing water might venture toward the nearby Whirlpool Canyon Falls, a place where the current carves its own path through the stone.

Swoyersville carries the weight of an anthracite memory, rooted in the deep, dark veins of coal that once drew laboring hands to the earth. The local economy has shifted away from these subterranean origins, moving toward a quieter stability that favors small-scale commerce and the modest rhythms of regional trade. Early industry shaped the architecture of the streets, leaving behind sturdy homes that reflect a time of intense, localized effort. The legacy of those who worked the mines persists in the resilient spirit of the people, who maintain a steady pace of life far from the frantic energy of larger urban centers. Though the mines have long since ceased their primary operations, the infrastructure of the past remains a quiet, grounding presence.

Swoyersville fosters a cultural character built upon the endurance of its families and the simple reliability of its neighborhood life. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the turning of the calendar, marking the passage of time with the modest festivities of a place that values its own history. Landmarks here are defined by the everyday, from the well-worn paths of Hemlock Street Park to the quiet intersections where neighbors greet one another by name. While the region has seen the passage of many, it claims a connection to individuals like the professional baseball player Biff Pocoroba, whose career brought a flicker of national attention to these parts. Life in Swoyersville unfolds with an unpretentious grace, where the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the buildings and brings a sense of calm to the evening air.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Luzerne County Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 135° SE
Luzerne County Levee Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 149° SE
Tripp Street Community Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 224° SW
Forty Fort Borough Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 190° S
Forty Fort Marker (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 172° S
Back Mountain Trail (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 266° W
Battle of Wyoming (Registered Battlefield) — 1.8 mi, 058° NE
Art 'n Vino (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 168° S
Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 167° S
Frances Slocum State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 349° N
Pinchot State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.1 mi, 009° N
KISS Theatre Company (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 157° SE
The Mary Stegmaier Mansion (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 191° S
Hyperview (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 190° S
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 188° S
Seven Tubs Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 162° S
The Big Cow (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 180° S
Wilkes-Barre Township War Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 175° S
Buttonwood Honor Roll (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 217° SW
Sgl 091 (State Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 143° SE
The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 070° E
Nescopeck State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 181° S
Pine Hill Vista (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 107° E
Inspection Pit (Historic Ruins) — 13.2 mi, 053° NE
Iron Horse Movie Bistro (Cinema) — 13.4 mi, 053° NE
Laura Craig Gallery (Gallery) — 13.6 mi, 053° NE
Civil War Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 054° NE
Everhart Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 058° NE

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