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1810
September. First bank ("Philadelphia Branch") begins operations in Wilkes-Barre.

1812
Launch of the river-boat The Luzerne of Wilkes-Barre . (April 10)

1816
Severe frosts in Wyoming Valley, and certain crops destroyed. (June and August)

1817
Thermometer at Wilkes-Barre registers 20° below 0. (February 14)

1818
Extraordinary hail-storm in Wyoming Valley. (July 12)

1819
First bridge across the Susquehanna at Wilkes-Barre, foot of Market Street, opened to the public. (February)

Luzerne County Bible Society is organized. (November 1)

The river at Wilkes-Barre is frozen over. (November 14)