Potter County, Administrative county in northern Pennsylvania, United States.
Potter County is an administrative region in northern Pennsylvania. The area is dominated by extensive forests and contains Coudersport as its county seat.
The county was separated from Lycoming County in 1804 and named after General James Potter, who served in the American Revolution. This naming honors his contribution to the independence movement.
Eight state parks within Potter County, including Cherry Springs and Denton Hill, provide numerous outdoor activities for residents and visitors throughout the year.
The region is mainly rural and requires a car to move between different places. Visitors should be prepared for smaller roads and longer travel times, especially in the forested areas.
Three major water systems converge in this area: the watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay, St. Lawrence River, and Mississippi River meet here. This overlap makes it an important hub for multiple regional water systems.
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