Harrisburg Essential Info
Overview
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state in the United States of America.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
55 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg claims to be the nation's largest Civil War museum that lacks bias about either the Union or Confederate causes.
- The Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg was the longest stone arch bridge in the world when it was built in 1902 by the old Pennsylvania Railroad, and remains so today
- Upon viewing the Harrisburg Capitol building in 1906, President Teddy Roosevelt described it as “the handsomest building I ever saw.”
- The town that emerged was named after John Harris. The word 'Burg' was once a place name signifying a town or city.
- Harrisburg is the home of the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest agricultural exhibition of its kind in the nation.
Popular Foods
- Black Bean Burger
- Battered Fish and Chips