Beaver County

Beaver County is an administrative region in southwestern Pennsylvania that spans a broad territory shaped by river systems. The Ohio River and Beaver River run through the landscape, determining where communities sit and how the area is organized.

The region formed in 1800 as a new administrative unit created by combining sections from neighboring counties. This reorganization was part of Pennsylvania's broader administrative reshaping during that period.

The memory of labor movements and industrial work remains visible in the communities through old stories and factory buildings that still stand today. These landmarks show how important craftsmanship and worker solidarity became central to the region's identity.

The region is connected by local buses that let people travel between towns and to the nearby major city. Visitors should know that communities spread across several areas divided by river crossings.

The region hosts a specialized project working with a local university to track health-related challenges across communities. This network helps towns understand and respond to emerging issues more effectively.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: March 12, 1800

Capital city: Beaver

Shares border with: Butler County, Lawrence County, Allegheny County, Washington County, Hancock County, Columbiana County

Website: http://beavercountypa.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.69000,-80.35000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01