Pennsylvania State Information

Welcome to the Pennsylvania information page! Learn more about Pennsylvania's rich cultural and historical background through Pennsylvania trivia, history and facts. You can explore all that Pennsylvania has to offer with our suggested scenic road trips and information about driving in Pennsylvania. If you are thinking about moving to the great state of Pennsylvania, check out tips to help you get started and the handy Allstate Moving Checklist.

Little Bit of History

The state of Pennsylvania encompasses 46,055 square miles and is ranked 33rd in the nation's total area. It was the 2nd state to enter the union on December 12, 1787. Pennsylvania meaning Penn's Woods was named in the honor of Admiral Penn, in order to pay off a debt owed by King Charles II.

Essentials

Motto -

Virtue, Liberty, and Independence

Capital - 

Harrisburg

Time Zone - 

Eastern

Demonym - 

Pennsylvanian

Quarter

Introduced - 2004

Song

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Mighty is your name,

Steeped in glory and tradition, Object of acclaim,

Did You Know?

• Hershey is considered the Chocolate Capital of the United States.
• The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia on September 21, 1784.
• Betsy Ross made the first American flag in Philadelphia.
• In 1909 the first baseball stadium was built in Pittsburgh.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you moving to the great state of Pennsylvania? Here are a few useful tips to help you stay organized throughout your move.

Driving in Pennsylvania
Browse through the Pennsylvania Driver and Vehicle Services website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Pennsylvania driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Stay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record (PDF format) list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Pennsylvania?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Pennsylvania State Tourism site.

Click on the links below for more information specific to Pennsylvania:

• Pennsylvania State Catastrophe Information
• Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Coverages

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