West Hazleton is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 31 miles south of Wilkes Barre and had a population of 5,167 as of the 2020 census. West Hazleton was founded by Conrad Horn, and it was officially established as a borough on March 12, 1887. West Hazleton gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuri…
West Hazleton is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 31 miles south of Wilkes Barre and had a population of 5,167 as of the 2020 census. West Hazleton was founded by Conrad Horn, and it was officially established as a borough on March 12, 1887. West Hazleton gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining community; it attracted thousands of European immigrants. The first burgess was J.W. McMurtrie; he served from 1888 to 1890. West Hazleton was once home to Hazle Park, a popular attraction in the area. The legendary Babe Ruth played at the nearby Cranberry Ballpark.
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