Pennsylvania Counties

Huntingdon County is right in the middle of Pennsylvania. It’s a place where the Appalachian Mountains show off their beauty.

Indiana County sits in western Pennsylvania, about an hour east of Pittsburgh. It’s known as the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World”.

Jefferson County is in West Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney is here. Every February 2nd, the world turns its eyes here for Groundhog Day.

Juniata County sits in Central Pennsylvania, surrounded by forested ridges. The Juniata River cuts through the county.

Lackawanna sits in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton, the county seat, is the biggest city. Yeah, that Scranton from “The Office”.

Lancaster County sits right in the heart of southeastern Pennsylvania. This is Amish country with America’s oldest Amish settlement here.

Lawrence County is in western Pennsylvania on the Ohio border. New Castle is the biggest town. They call it the “Fireworks Capital of America”.

Lebanon County lies in the heart of the Keystone State. The area has strong Pennsylvania Dutch roots. You can see it in the architecture.

The Lehigh Valley is a special place, and Lehigh County’s right in the thick of it. It’s in east Pennsylvania, close to Philly and New York.

Luzerne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania, part of the Wyoming Valley. Wilkes-Barre is the county seat.

North-central Pennsylvania is home to Lycoming County. It’s the largest county by land area in the state. Williamsport is the county seat.

McKean County sits up in the northern tier of Pennsylvania. It’s rugged and beautiful. The Allegheny National Forest covers the west.

Mercer County is on the Ohio border in West Pennsylvania. It has a bit of everything. Rolling hills, farmland, and some decent-sized towns.

Mifflin County is located in Central Pennsylvania. The Juniata River cuts right through it. The county’s named after Thomas Mifflin.

Monroe County is in northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s a popular getaway spot for city folks. Lakes, waterfalls, and forests bring in tourists.