


About Harrisburg -
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state of the United States of America and has
played a critical role in American history during the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, and the
Industrial Revolution.
During the American Civil War, Harrisburg was a significant training center for the Union Army, with tens of
thousands of troops passing through Camp Curtin. During part of the 19th century, the building of the
Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad, allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most
industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show, a the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, was first held here
in 1917 and has been held every January since then. Harrisburg also hosts the annual "Auto Show," a large static
display of new as well as classic cars, which is renowned nation-wide.
About Hershey -
Hershey was originally named Derry Church, Pennsylvania. It was renamed Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1906 after
the growing popularity of Hershey's Chocolate. It is popularly called Chocolatetown, USA.
Thinking Of Moving To Hershey Harrisburg -
For all your real estate needs contact Area's #1 Realtors Sherri Anderson or Bill Anderson.
118 S Hershey Road
(Route 39 East)
Harrisburg PA 17112
Call - 717-671-0773
717-421-7734
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