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North Central Pennsylvania Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about North Central PA (Tioga, Bradford, and Potter Counties) and mostly about the area known as "God's Country"

A multiple-choice quiz by mzangelblue. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mzangelblue

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,699

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
632

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is another name for Route 6, a popular state highway that runs east to west througout the state? Hint

Grand Republic Highway

Laurel Mountain Highway

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Pennsylvania's Roadway

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what town is the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival held? Hint

Galeton

Mansfield

Wellsboro

Bradford

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a popular nickname for the locals in the northern part of Pennsylvania? Hint

Ridge Runners

Mountain Crawlers

Flat Landers

Laurel Lumberers

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what town are the 4th of July fireworks hailed as "the greatest in all of Pennsylvania?" Hint

Liberty

Potter

Wellsboro

Galeton

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are two dominate economic forces in Tioga, Bradford, and Potter Counties? Hint

Fashion and Retail

Hunting and Tourism

Apple Farming and Pig Farming

Breweries and Tobacco Farms

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Question 6 of 10

6. What University is located in Tioga County? Hint

Lycoming College

Edinborough University

Mansfield University

Temple University

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what town are the Penn Wells Lodge and Hotel located? Hint

Galeton

Wellsboro

Elkland

Mansfield

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Question 8 of 10

8. Wellsboro Women's Chorus, Wellsboro Men's Chorus, Wellsboro Town Band, and Hamilton Gibson all perform in Wellsboro

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is located on Route 6, just outside of Wellsboro

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The world famous Wellsboro Diner is famous because..... Hint

It's an original rail car

It's made of concrete

It's actually a McDonalds

It's one of the oldest restaurants in the country

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is another name for Route 6, a popular state highway that runs east to west througout the state?

Answer: Grand Army of the Republic Highway

There is at least one sign proclaiming it as so in each county Route 6 runs through. Also, Route 6 is not mentioned on Mapquest.com, only Grand Army of the Republic Highway.

2. In what town is the Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival held?

Answer: Wellsboro

The Laurel Festival has been celebrated for decades and is always the second full week of June. It will soon be outdone by Dickens of a Christmas, also held in Wellsboro on the first Saturday in December.

3. What is a popular nickname for the locals in the northern part of Pennsylvania?

Answer: Ridge Runners

We are the Ridge Runners. Those to the south, are the Flat Landers. There are even books about the two. My favorite is "Ridge Runners and Flat Landers."

4. In what town are the 4th of July fireworks hailed as "the greatest in all of Pennsylvania?"

Answer: Galeton

The fireworks are held in Galeton, which is located in Potter County. It's also known as Red Suspender Weekend.

5. What are two dominate economic forces in Tioga, Bradford, and Potter Counties?

Answer: Hunting and Tourism

Hunters and tourists help keep the towns alive, but the pig farms are moving in.

6. What University is located in Tioga County?

Answer: Mansfield University

Edinborough is to the West, near Erie. Lycoming college is a college and is located in Lycoming County.

7. In what town are the Penn Wells Lodge and Hotel located?

Answer: Wellsboro

The Penn Wells Hotel has been standing for decades. Joan Crawford once stayed there. There have been several fires, but it still stands today.

8. Wellsboro Women's Chorus, Wellsboro Men's Chorus, Wellsboro Town Band, and Hamilton Gibson all perform in Wellsboro

Answer: True

The Women's Chorus is a byproduct of the Men's Chorus. The Town Band performs every other Wenesday throughout the summer. Hamilton Gibson is the town's acting troupe.

9. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is located on Route 6, just outside of Wellsboro

Answer: True

A public relations pro, helped Wellsboro arrive on the tourism map by promoting the Grand Canyon.

10. The world famous Wellsboro Diner is famous because.....

Answer: It's an original rail car

The diner was made by J.B. Judkins Co. It's made of porcelain inside and out. It was car number 388 (year 1938, the 8th diner car). It was originally called the Sterling Diner.

Source: Author mzangelblue

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