Meadville

Meadville is a county seat in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, located between Erie and Pittsburgh in the northwest part of the state. The town covers several square miles (around 11 square kilometers) and contains residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and the campus of a small liberal arts college.

A settler named David Mead founded the town in 1788 on land that had been home to indigenous groups before European contact. Over the following century, it grew into a regional center and became the administrative seat of Crawford County.

The Market House functions as Pennsylvania's oldest operating market structure, connecting local vendors with residents through fresh produce and regional goods.

Most services and shops cluster around the central part of town, where you can walk to major points of interest. Visitors staying longer will find lodging and dining options along the main roads.

A 19th-century house museum displays furniture and household items from the era when the town was establishing itself as a regional center. The collection offers a window into the daily life of prosperous families during that period.

Location: Crawford County

Inception: 1788

Website: https://cityofmeadville.org

GPS coordinates: 41.64194,-80.14722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:40