Fulton County, Administrative division in Pennsylvania, United States
Fulton County is a county in Pennsylvania, located in the south-central part of the state with McConnellsburg as its administrative hub. The area consists of rolling countryside dotted with small towns and agricultural land.
The county was established in 1850 when the Pennsylvania General Assembly separated it from Bedford County. It was named after inventor Robert Fulton to honor his technological contributions.
The county maintains three separate K-12 school districts: Central Fulton, Forbes Road, and Southern Fulton, serving the educational needs of local communities.
The main roads through the county are Pennsylvania Routes 16 and 26, along with US Highway 30 and Interstate 70. Visitors should expect longer travel times between towns, as the area is sparsely populated.
With 14,556 residents according to the 2020 census, Fulton County ranks as Pennsylvania's fourth least populated county.
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