Lancaster County, Administrative county in south central Pennsylvania, United States.
Lancaster County spans 2,549 square kilometers, featuring farmlands, rolling hills, and the Susquehanna River along its western border.
The Pennsylvania colony established Lancaster County in 1729, naming it after the English city where early settler John Wright originated.
The region maintains the largest Amish population in North America, with 42,000 members preserving traditional agricultural and craft practices.
The county provides extensive public transportation through Red Rose Transit Authority, connecting Lancaster city with surrounding municipalities.
Lancaster County contains 29 covered bridges, representing the highest concentration of these historical structures in Pennsylvania.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: May 10, 1729
Capital city: Lancaster
Shares border with: Dauphin County, York County, Harford County, Cecil County, Chester County, Lebanon County, Berks County
Website: http://co.lancaster.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 40.04000,-76.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33
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