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Centralia
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Centralia is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. Centralia is now the least populous municipality in Pennsylvania. Johnathan Faust opened Bull's Head Tavern in Centralia in 1841, and Centralia was incorporated in 1856. In 1854, Alexander W. Rea, a civil and mining engineer for the Locust Mountain Coal and Iron Company, moved to the site and laid out streets and lots. It was known as Centreville until 1865, when the name was changed to Centralia and the post office was established.
Several current and former Centralia residents believe the state's eminent domain claim was a ploy to gain the mineral rights to the anthracite coal beneath the borough. Residents estimate its value to be in the billions of dollars, although the exact amount of coal is not known. Commonwealth officials have stated that Pennsylvania does not own the mineral rights and has no interest in acquiring them, and no further mining has been done in the area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square kilometers.
Centralia experiences a boom with day tourists, owing to the clear air, town character with rich culture, high quality of life and conspicuously original history. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people also combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in United States.
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