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Laurel Highlands

The Laurel Highlands is a region lying in the western foothills of 's Allegheny Mountains. Located approximately fifty-five miles east of the city of , the Laurel Highlands is situated within five southwestern Pennsylvania counties: Fayette, Westmoreland, Cambria, Bedford, and Somerset.
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is a city in , United States, and its county seat. The population was 14,976 at the 2020 census. Located 30 miles southeast of , is a part of the .

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is a borough with home-rule status in , United States. The population was 8,060 at the 2020 census. It is located near Chestnut Ridge within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

is the largest city in , United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,554 at the 2024 census. It is part of the , 40 miles southeast of .

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is a borough of 6,000 people and a township of 12,000 people in the Laurel Highlands of . This article also covers Shanksville about 11 miles away.

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is a city in Fayette County, and a gateway via 711 to the Laurel Highlands recreational areas of Ohiopyle and Seven Springs Ski Resort and Conference Center.

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is a borough in 's Laurel Highlands. Though the town itself is small, its importance as a transportation hub — Interstate 70, US 119, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Amos Hutchinson Bypass all converge here — has led to the growth of a huge cluster of hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores around the enormous interchange.

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is a borough in , United States. The population was 3,902 at the 2020 census. Located 22 miles southeast of , some of the most extensive bituminous coal deposits in the commonwealth are located in .

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is a borough in , , United States. It is a distinct municipality from the adjacent Township. The population was 103 at the 2020 census.

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is a lovely resort town along the Youghiogheny River in the Laurel Highlands of . The town is surrounded by the State Park, with its beautiful scenery and many recreational opportunities.

Laurel Highlands

Latitude of center
40.143° or 40° 8′ 35″ north
Longitude of center
-79.49° or 79° 29′ 24″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q6499829
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Venetian—“Laurel Highlands” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “劳雷尔高地”
  • German: “Laurel Highlands”
  • Italian: “Laurel Highlands”
  • Venetian: “Laurel Highlands”

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