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Situated in Erie County on the northwestern edge of Pennsylvania, Erie is the state's fourth biggest city overall. It was founded in 1795 and named due to its location on the shores of Lake Erie, which was named after the Native American people that lived in the area for many years before European settlers arrived on American soil.
Erie covers an area of 19.37 square miles and has an estimated population of 98,000 people, but attracts millions more each year due to its status as one of the key touristic destinations in the state of Pennsylvania. Major attractions in and around Erie include Waldameer Park, Lake Erie, and the Presque Isle State Park.
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