Capitol District (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Explained

Capitol District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dauphin County
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Harrisburg
Coordinates:40.267°N -76.881°W
Area Code:717 and 223

The Capitol District is a neighborhood adjacent to the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is delineated by Forster St. to the North, Walnut St. to the South, 3rd St. to the East, and the Susquehanna River to the west.[1] This neighborhood borders the large Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex and has easy access to the Downtown Harrisburg. The Capital District is home to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, State Museum of Pennsylvania, the historic Harrisburg Area YMCA building, many beautiful houses, and several small bistros.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Capitol District . 2004 . City of Harrisburg . harrisburgpa.gov/ . 2006-12-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927175815/http://www.harrisburgpa.gov/visitors/hhProj/downloads/capitolDistrict.pdf . September 27, 2007 .