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1800
Erection begun on Public Square of a meeting-house — many years later known as "Old Ship Zion." (July)

1801
Erection begun on Public Square of the second Luzerne County Court House.

Democrats celebrate by a procession and barbecue the election and inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States. (March 4)

1802
Erection begun of stone jail on East Market Street.

Isaac Barre, one of the two men for whom Wilkes-Barre was named, dies in London. (July 20)

1805
Easton and Wilkes-Barre Turnpike in process of construction.

1806
Borough of Wilkes-Barre incorporated by Act of Legislature. (March 17)

Wilkes-Barre Library Company organized. (August 18)

First elephant show in Wilkes-Barre. (October 16)

1807
First brick building in Wilkes-Barre erected.

Wilkes-Barre Academy incorporated, and opened a few months later. (March)

1808
Jesse Fell burns anthracite coal in an open grate for the first time in Northeastern Pennsylvania. (February 11)