Description of the Indicator
This indicator describes the number of historic landmarks in the tri-county area and the state, and the amount of district and above-ground resources available. Several types of resources relate to historic preservation. Historical markers are present at locations to tell stories of notable people, places, events, and innovations. Above-ground resources include buildings, structures, or sites of historic significance. District resources can consist of larger areas of significance such as downtowns, neighborhoods, farms, industrial areas, and landscapes.
Why is it important?
Preserving historic landmarks allows a region to protect its natural history, supplement educational and cultural institutions, and increase local tourism.
How is the region performing?
There are currently 122 historical markers in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne Counties, which comprise almost five percent of all historical markers located in the Commonwealth. The three-county region also has a combined total of 7,697 above-ground resources, which hold a notable percentage of the statewide total of these historic buildings or sites. Finally, the three-county region has 207 district resources, which comprise five percent of the state’s total of these larger areas of historical significance.