[14] Honesdale is located 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Scranton in a rural area that provides many recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, biking, skateboarding, and rafting.

The discovery of anthracite coal in northeastern Pennsylvania in the early 1800s and the need to transport this valuable fuel to New York City gave birth to the Delaware and Hudson Canal, the American Railroad, and the Borough of Honesdale.

Honesdale, originally called "Dyberry Forks," was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D & H Canal was created.

[16] Honesdale is home to the first commercial steam locomotive run on rails in the United States, the Stourbridge Lion.

[17] The Stourbridge Lion, owned by the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company was regrettably considered too heavy for further use.

What remained of the Stourbridge Lion passed into many hands over the coming years and was eventually acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1890.

The D&H Railroad Company built the replica using original blueprints for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago.

[18] Passenger excursions run seasonally from Honesdale to Hawley along the historic Stourbridge Line.

The daily newspaper, The Wayne Independent, was established at Honesdale in 1878, and emphasizes local stories.

The publisher maintains its editorial headquarters on Church St. in Honesdale, while their business offices are in Columbus, Ohio.

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The 85,000 square foot tower houses 50 private patient rooms and technology designed to reduce the risk for infection, enhance communication and decrease noise levels.

[36] Honesdale hosts the annual Wayne County Fair, starting on the first Friday in August and spans nine days.

It features typical county-fair events, such as concession stands, harness racing, livestock contests, amusement rides, and concerts.

The main stage is set up along Court Street playing to festival goers in Central Park.

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