Tunkhannock is a borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the confluence of the North Branch Susquehanna River and Tunkhannock Creek, at the foot of the Endless Mountains. The borough has a population of 1,832 as of the 2020 census. The name Tunkhannock is derived from a Native American word meaning "small stream". The borough was founded in 1790 by European settlers.
Famous Persons from Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, United States
- Mike Papi - Born on September 19, 1992 - Baseball player
- Robyn Griggs - Born on April 30, 1973 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, and Actor (died: August 13, 2022)
- Glenn Frey - Born on March 6, 1912 - American football player (died: January 5, 1980)
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