Places to stay in Freeland, Pennsylvania

Freeland, originally called Birbeckville after founder Joseph Birkbeck, then South Heberton, is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles south of Wilkes-Barre, and 10 miles northeast of Hazleton in an agricultural region. Freeland was officially incorporated as a borough on September 11, 1876. Coal-mining was a chief industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By 1910 it had increased to 6,197, and in 1940 it peaked at 6,593 residents. As of 30 September 2010, the current Mayor of Freeland is Mrs. Tami Martin, the widow of the late Mayor of Freeland Mayor Tim Martin. Freeland is the highest elevated borough in Pennsylvania at 1,943 feet above sea level. Places to eat in the region include Garden Chen, Sorrento Restaurant & Pizzeria, Primo An Italian Restaurant In, and Pizza Zeppole.

If you are travelling in the area, Freeland is located close to Silver Brook Colliery, Bear Creek Reservoir, Tannery Creek, Pocono Hershey Resort Golf Course and Honey Brook.

The center of Freeland ( which is at is longitude -75°53'46.32 and latitude 41°1'1.56 ) is located 4 miles away from Lattimer Mines, 6 miles away from Hazleton, 6 miles away from Drums and 7 miles away from Weatherly.

Available Freeland lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Freeland.

Freeland Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Freeland Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Freeland, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia