Mercer County, Administrative county in western Pennsylvania, United States.
Mercer County extends across 683 square miles of land with numerous waterways, state parks, and recreational spaces between Pittsburgh and Erie.
The county, established in 1803, received its name from General Hugh Mercer, who served in the American Revolutionary War.
Multiple institutions of higher education, including Grove City College and Thiel College, shape the educational landscape of Mercer County.
The Grove City Premium Outlets and shopping districts in Sharon provide extensive tax-free retail opportunities for residents and visitors.
The Avenue of 444 Flags stands as a memorial display in Mercer County, commemorating the days of the Iran hostage crisis.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: November 7, 1803
Capital city: Mercer
Shares border with: Crawford County, Venango County, Butler County, Lawrence County, Mahoning County, Trumbull County
Website: https://mercercountypa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.31000,-80.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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Frank H. Buhl Mansion
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Shenango River Lake
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Maurice K. Goddard State Park
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Clarence Darrow Octagon House
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Scottish Rite Cathedral
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Gibson House
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Congregational-Presbyterian Church
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Banks Covered Bridge
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Mercer County Courthouse
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Quaker Bridge
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Jonas J. Pierce House
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S.R. Thompson House
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William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site
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First Universalist Church of Sharpsville
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Greenville Commercial Historic District
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Alexander P. and James S. Waugh House
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Christiana Lindsey House
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Volant Mills
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Darrow Octagon House - Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
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Guthrie Theatre
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Lawrence County Courthouse
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North Hill Historic District
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