Snyder County

Snyder County sits in the Ridge and Valley region of the Appalachian Mountains, with forests and farmland covering the landscape. Two major routes run through it: U.S. Routes 11 and 15 follow the Susquehanna River while U.S. Route 522 connects several communities.

The county was created in 1855 when it separated from Union County and was named after Simon Snyder, a former governor. Settlement developed around the Susquehanna River and agricultural land, which became the foundation of its economy.

Pennsylvania German traditions shape local life through county fairs, farming methods, and historic buildings like the Governor Snyder Mansion. Visitors can see these practices firsthand at community events and in the rural villages throughout the region.

The two main highways make it easy to travel between the towns and villages spread across the county. Allow extra time for driving between communities since the routes pass through hilly terrain.

About half the land remains covered in original forest, creating a heavily wooded landscape. Yet more than 400 working farms operate across the county, showing how farming and forest have coexisted here for generations.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: March 2, 1855

Capital city: Middleburg

Shares border with: Union County, Northumberland County, Juniata County, Mifflin County

Website: http://snydercounty.org

GPS coordinates: 40.77000,-77.08000

Latest update: December 22, 2025 19:31