Pennsylvania Counties

Oil put Venango County on the map in northwest Pennsylvania. It’s where the world’s first commercial oil well was drilled back in 1859.

Warren County sits up in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, bordering New York. The Allegheny National Forest covers nearly half.

Washington County is situated just south of Pittsburgh, bordering West Virginia. It has farmland, suburbs, and some decent-sized towns.

Wayne County is right up against New York and New Jersey in northeast Pennsylvania. It’s mostly rural here, with lots of forests and farms.

Westmoreland County is located just east of Pittsburgh in southwest Pennsylvania. The landscape’s a mix of rolling hills and river valleys.

Wyoming County is in the northeast part of Pennsylvania, not far from Scranton. The Endless Mountains region is home to Wyoming County.

York County is in south-central Pennsylvania, right on the Maryland border. This county is home to York, the biggest city and county seat.