State Facts
The founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn named the state after is father Sir William Penn
Pennsylvania is one of the original thirteen colonies.
The Crayola Factory can be found in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where nearly 3 billion crayons are produced each year.
Another awesome factory in Pennsylvania is the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is the only one of the original thirteen colonies that is not bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is the home of the famous Groundhog’s Day groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.
Every year around Groundhog’s Day (February 2), the town has a two-day celebration featuring art shows, crafts, music, and more.
The Philadelphia Zoo was the first public zoo in the United States and was founded by Benjamin Franklin.