Forest County, Administrative county in Pennsylvania, United States
Forest County extends across 430 square miles of terrain in Pennsylvania, containing extensive woodlands and natural areas within its boundaries.
The Pennsylvania Legislature established Forest County on April 11, 1848, from a section of Jefferson County, with formal organization occurring in 1857.
The county maintains strong connections to outdoor recreation traditions through its state parks, wilderness areas, and the Allegheny National Forest.
The Pennsylvania State Police provide law enforcement services throughout Forest County, with their main station located in Tionesta.
With 6,973 residents recorded in 2020, Forest County ranks as the third least populated county among all Pennsylvania counties.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: September 1, 1857
Capital city: Tionesta
Website: http://www.co.forest.pa.us
Shares border with: Warren County, McKean County, Elk County, Clarion County, Venango County, Jefferson County
Website: http://co.forest.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 41.52000,-79.24000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:39
Cook Forest State Park
22.8 km
Oil Creek State Park
36.7 km
Clear Creek State Park
24.8 km
Gomez Mill House
22.8 km
Allegheny National Recreation Area
23.4 km
Chapman State Park
26.4 km
Hearts Content Scenic Area
19.2 km
Tionesta Scenic and Research Natural Areas
28.7 km
Clear Creek State Forest
27 km
Tanbark Trail
17.4 km
Hickory Creek Wilderness
17.7 km
Chapman Lake
26.6 km
McClintocksville, Pennsylvania
30.5 km
Sutton-Ditz House
36.2 km
Pithole Stone Arch Bridge
29.8 km
Clarion County Courthouse and Jail
36 km
West Hickory Bridge
14.9 km
Allegheny Baptist Church
29.7 km
Tidioute Bridge
22.9 km
Connely-Holeman House
30.9 km
Anthony Wayne Cook Mansion
21.2 km
Gray-Taylor House
41.8 km
Cook Forest State Park River Cabin District
22 km
Cook Forest State Park Indian Cabin District
20.8 km
Clear Creek State Park Day Use District
25.7 km
Clear Creek State Park Family Cabin District
23.7 km
Beaver Meadows Lake
11.1 km
Cook Forest Tower
22.3 kmReviews
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