Significance

Visit the Lackawanna Coal Mine and learn about the resource that exemplifies this heritage corridor.

The Delaware, Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys Heritage Corridor is significant to the state of Pennsylvania because:

1) Some of the earliest practices of principles that became integral to the views of the founding fathers and the American Constitution began in this region.

2) The anthracite coal industry began and continues to thrive here.  This industry led to technological advances in transport, heavy industry and business.

3) Not only has heavy industry thrived and grown here, but the natural landscape has also been protected and preserved. 

4) Numerous state and national parks have been recognized in this area, adding to the natural beauty of the corridor.