Lancaster County Map, Pennsylvania
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County sits right in the heart of southeastern Pennsylvania. You’ve probably heard of Amish country. Well, that’s Lancaster County for you. America’s oldest Amish settlement is here.
But don’t think it’s all old-fashioned because Lancaster city has a hip food scene that’ll surprise you. Visitors love this place too. The area played a big role in the Revolutionary War.
Oh, and did I mention the covered bridges? There are 25 of ’em. People come from all over to see the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It’s a unique piece of America you won’t find anywhere else.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lancaster County |
| County Seat | Lancaster |
| Population | Approximately 560,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, New Holland, Columbia |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 30, U.S. Highway 222, U.S. Highway 322, State Highway 283 |
| FIPS Code | 42-071 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 984 square miles (944 sq mi land, 40 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lebanon County (North), Berks County (Northeast), Dauphin County (Northwest), Cecil County, Maryland (South), Harford County, Maryland (Southwest), Chester County (East), York County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°03’N, 76°18’W |
| Etymology | Named after Lancaster, England |
| Major Landmarks | Amish Country, Long’s Park, Dutch Wonderland, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, Strasburg Railroad |
| Website | Lancaster County Website |
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