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Pennsylvania · PA · Dauphin County

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Borough in Pennsylvania, US

1848Established

1,873Population

1.2 sq miArea

705 ftElevation

Lykens is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Anthracite coal mining sustained a population of 2,762 in 1900 and 2,943 in 1910. The population was 1,865 at the 2020 census. Lykens is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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September 14–20, 2026·Pennsylvania · PA · Dauphin County

In the local news, Assault and child endangerment charges | PSP in Dauphin County arrested 2 people in Lykens (WGAL).

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Priya L.

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Anyone have a plumber they trust in Lykens?

Slow drain that's getting worse. Would rather hire a neighbor's recommendation than roll the dice online.

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Emily H.

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Recommendations for a good electrician?

Need a couple outlets added before the holidays. Licensed and reasonable would be ideal.

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