1. Pennsylvania
By: Mr. Bricker

2. Basic Facts Nickname: “The Keystone State” Abbreviation: PA Number: 2
Year Became State: 1787

3. Important Cities Capital: Harrisburg Largest: Philadelphia
2nd Largest: Pittsburgh
3rd Largest: Allentown

4. Size and Population Size: 46,058 square miles Rank in Size: 33rd
Population: 12,702,379 people

5. State Symbols State Tree: Eastern Hemlock
State Flower: Mountain Laurel
State Animal: White-tailed Deer
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse

6. Famous People Louisa May Alcott Milton S. Hershey Famous author
Wrote Little Women
Famous confectioner
Creator of Hershey chocolates

7. Interesting Facts
Pennsylvania means “Penn’s Woods” after Admiral William Penn’s father
US Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address written in PA
Banana split invented in PA

8. Professional Sports Teams
Football (NFL):
Pittsburgh Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles
Arena Football (AFL)
Pittsburgh Power
Philadelphia Soul
Baseball (MLB)
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Hockey (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers
Basketball (NBA)
Philadelphia 76ers

9. Major Bodies of Water Lakes Rivers Lake Erie Allegheny River
Delaware River
Monongahela River
Ohio River
Susquehanna River

10. Citation
Mayr, Diane. Pennsylvania. Pleasantville, NY: Gareth Stevens Publishing, Print.
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