Back Mountain: Luzerne County's Rural Edge
Back Mountain refers to a region in Luzerne County rather than a single municipality, encompassing the several townships and boroughs west and north of Wilkes-Barre that sit beyond the ridge of Penobscot Mountain. The area includes Dallas Township, Dallas Borough, Kingston Township, Lehman Township, Franklin Township, and several other smaller communities. The region's total population is around 30,000 to 35,000 across its various jurisdictions.
The term Back Mountain dates to at least the nineteenth century and reflects the area's position behind, or beyond, the anthracite coal country of the Wyoming Valley. Unlike the heavily industrialized valley floor, the Back Mountain retained a predominantly agricultural character until the postwar decades, when suburban development extended outward from Wilkes-Barre. Today it combines rural landscapes, woodlands, and suburban residential development.
Misericordia University, a Catholic institution founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, operates its campus in Dallas. The Harveys Lake community, centered on the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania, draws seasonal and year-round residents. The Dallas School District serves the central Back Mountain communities.
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Back Mountain refers to a region in Luzerne County rather than a single municipality, encompassing the several townships and boroughs west and north of Wilkes-Barre that sit beyond the ridge of Penobscot Mountain. The area includes Dallas Township, Dallas Borough, Kingston Township, Lehman Township, Franklin Township, and several other smaller communities. The region's total population is around 30,000 to 35,000 across its various jurisdictions.
The term Back Mountain dates to at least the nineteenth century and reflects the area's position behind, or beyond, the anthracite coal country of the Wyoming Valley. Unlike the heavily industrialized valley floor, the Back Mountain retained a predominantly agricultural character until the postwar decades, when suburban development extended outward from Wilkes-Barre. Today it combines rural landscapes, woodlands, and suburban residential development.
Misericordia University, a Catholic institution founded in 1924 by the Sisters of Mercy, operates its campus in Dallas. The Harveys Lake community, centered on the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania, draws seasonal and year-round residents. The Dallas School District serves the central Back Mountain communities.
On Escortservice.com, Back Mountain coverage consists of escort website reviews and listings. The site catalogs. Nothing beyond cataloging is offered, including no bookings, no vetting of advertisers, and no mediation. The site is restricted to users aged 21 and over.
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