Sunny Side Cemetary Spring, Tunkhannock, PA

## Overview Sunny Side Cemetery Spring is a public drinking spring located in Tunkhannock, the county seat of Wyoming County in northeastern Pennsylvania. The spring flows through a metal pipe, providing a steady stream of water that has historically been used by locals and visitors as a drinking water source. Situated at the back of Sunny Side Cemetery along Route 6 (West Tioga Street), this unassuming spring is a quiet stop for those passing through the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania. Tunkhannock itself sits along the Susquehanna River and has a long history as a rural community in the heart of Wyoming County. Cemetery springs like this one are a common feature across Pennsylvania, where natural groundwater seeps were often incorporated into the landscaping of historic burial grounds. The spring is reported to be accessible year-round, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ## Directions 1. Travel along **Route 6 West (West Tioga Street)** heading towards Tunkhannock. 2. Watch for the **Ace Robbins** gas station on your right — the cemetery is located just behind it. 3. Turn into or park near **Sunny Side Cemetery** off West Tioga Street. 4. Head toward the **back of the cemetery** — the spring is located at the rear of the grounds, flowing from a metal pipe. **GPS Coordinates:** 41.544659, -75.96376 ## What to Expect The spring emerges from a metal pipe, making it easy to fill bottles or jugs directly from the flow. The setting is peaceful, tucked behind the cemetery grounds away from the bustle of Route 6. Because it sits within a cemetery, visitors should be respectful of the surroundings and any visitors paying their respects. The spring is reported to be accessible at all hours throughout the year. There is no formal parking lot specifically for the spring, but the cemetery area along West Tioga Street provides space to pull off the road. The terrain is generally flat and easy to navigate on foot once you're within the cemetery grounds. As with any natural spring, water quality can vary with weather and seasonal conditions. While this spring has been used as a drinking water source by the local community, it is advisable to be aware that untreated spring water may carry risks. Visitors have historically collected water here, but no official water quality testing data is currently available for this site.