Lattimer, Pennsylvania
# Lattimer, Pennsylvania

Lattimer is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 554 at the 2010 census.

## History

The Lattimer massacre took place in the village on September 10, 1897; it resulted in the deaths of at least 19 unarmed striking immigrant anthracite coal miners. The miners, mostly of Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian, and German ethnicity, were shot and killed by a Luzerne County sheriff's posse. Scores more were wounded. The massacre was a turning point in the history of the United Mine Workers (UMW).

## Geography

Lattimer is located at 40°59′38″N 75°57′40″W﻿ / ﻿40.99389°N 75.96111°W﻿ / 40.99389; -75.96111.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.6 $km^2),$ all land. It is located directly northeast of the CDP of Harleigh and lies 1 mile (2 km) northeast of the city of Hazleton. Lattimer uses the Hazleton zip code of 18234.

## Notable people

* Matt Broderick, former MLB player
* Jack Palance, Academy Award-winning actor
