Local Governments

Founded in 1772, Northumberland is a picturesque community along the Susquehanna River.

Situated along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, the primary transportation route in the 1700's and 1800's, Watsontown grew as a transportation hub that spurred settlement and building of mills and businesses. Today, Watsontown has historic homes, manufacturing enterprises and access to recreation along the Susquehanna River and forests of central Pennsylvania.

The City of Sunbury sits at the heart of the Susquehanna River at the only place where the north and west branches of the river meet. Although Sunbury was officially established in 1772, settlement of this area began decades earlier. The river provided prosperity, recreation and ease of travel to about ten Native American dwellings. Because of its strategic point along the Susquehanna, Sunbury became the site of one of the most important frontier forts in Pennsylvania, Fort Augusta. Ft. Augusta was a reliable stronghold during the days of the French and Indian War. It also played a major role in the Revolutionary War where it served as the military headquarters for the American Forces in the Upper Susquehanna Valley. Sunbury became internationally famous when in 1883 Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention, the electric light, by wiring the city hotel. The hotel, which was the first building to use Edison's three wire system, changed the world and was renamed "The Edison Hotel" to honor the inventor. Today life along the river is still good and Sunbury is home to an array of restaurants, shops and recreational opportunities. Visit SunburyPA.org for more information about the community pool, ice skating rink, baseball and softball fields, skate park, splash pad, playgrounds and Keithan?s Blue Bird Gardens and a multitude of venue options throughout the city.

Located on Zeigler Road, the township's recycling center is open on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8 AM to noon. A Community Aid Box for used clothing donations is also available seven days a week.

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