Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township

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The Wagner Family

The Wagner family is not only an important part of the history of Tobyhanna Township, but also had a significant impact on both Monroe County and the state of Pennsylvania. George E.Wagner proved that growing Christmas trees in Pennsylvania was a feasible, profitable and beneficial business. He and his son, Sterling Wagner, pioneered the tree nursery and showed this success by their scientific methods.
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