TaylorPennsylvania
Taylor is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Scranton on the Lackawanna River. It was founded in 1790 by Cornelius Atherton.
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About Taylor
Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Taylor is a close-knit town, home to 6,252 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Taylor is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,202 residents per square mile.
What Makes Taylor Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Taylor — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,252.
- Easy reach of Scranton (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in Taylor
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Taylor
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Anthracite Museum · Museum
- Lackawana Coal Mine Tour · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Taylor
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Taylor
- Riverside El Sch West
- Riverside JSHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.