Mercer County, Administrative county in western Pennsylvania, United States.
Description
Mercer County is an administrative division in northwestern Pennsylvania that stretches between Pittsburgh and Erie, encompassing numerous waterways, forests, and public recreational areas. The landscape includes rolling terrain with parks and open spaces scattered throughout the region.
History
The county was established in 1803 and named after General Hugh Mercer, a military officer from the American Revolution. Its creation marked the expansion of settlements into this frontier region.
Culture
Grove City College and Thiel College are important educational centers that shape the region's intellectual and social life. These institutions influence how the communities develop and interact with each other.
Practical
The Grove City Premium Outlets and shopping districts in Sharon offer retail opportunities with tax advantages across the region. Visitors should explore shopping centers located in the main towns to find the widest selection of stores.
Did you know?
The Avenue of 444 Flags is a memorial display in the region that marks the days of the Iran hostage crisis. This installation stands as a reminder of a significant moment in American history that affected the nation.
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Wendell August Forge
22.4 km
Frank H. Buhl Mansion
22.7 km
Shenango River Lake
14.6 km
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
15.9 kmBuhl Farm Golf Course
21.2 kmAvenue of Flags
19.6 km
Gibson House
25.1 km
Banks Covered Bridge
24.6 km
Mercer County Courthouse
9.8 kmSacred Heart Church
23.7 kmTam O'Shanter Golf Course
21.5 km
Quaker Bridge
16.5 km
Jonas J. Pierce House
19 km
Kidd's Mills Covered Bridge Historic District
13.2 km
S.R. Thompson House
22.4 km
First Universalist Church of Sharpsville
19.5 km
Greenville Commercial Historic District
15.9 km
Alexander P. and James S. Waugh House
12 km
Big Bend Historical Area
6.7 km
Bridge in French Creek Township
26.4 km
New Hamburg Historical Area
7.5 km
Christiana Lindsey House
9.5 km
Volant Mills
21.9 km
Chestnut Run Swim Beach
17.7 kmState Game Lands Number 270
16.1 kmState Game Lands Number 294
744 mState Game Lands Number 284
22.6 kmState Game Lands Number 151
27.1 km
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