Elk County, County seat in Pennsylvania, US.
Elk County encompasses 827 square miles of forest land in north-central Pennsylvania, including sections of the Allegheny National Forest and state game lands.
The county was established on April 18, 1843, with Ridgway chosen as the administrative center due to its central location and river access.
The annual Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous in Ridgway brings together wood carving artists who create sculptures from logs using chainsaws and hand tools.
The county maintains multiple recreational trails through the forested areas, offering opportunities for hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, and camping.
During the early 1900s, Ridgway contained more millionaires per capita than any other town in Pennsylvania due to its leather and lumber industries.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: April 18, 1843
Capital city: Ridgway
Shares border with: McKean County, Jefferson County, Clearfield County, Cameron County, Forest County, Warren County
Website: http://co.elk.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 41.42000,-78.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
Quehanna Wild Area
36.7 km
Parker Dam State Park
27 km
Moshannon State Forest
24.4 km
Elk State Forest
31.5 km
Clear Creek State Park
38.1 km
Gomez Mill House
33.3 km
Elk State Park
20.3 km
Bendigo State Park
12.5 km
East Branch Clarion River Lake
19.3 km
Clear Creek State Forest
35.7 km
Marion Brooks Natural Area
34.2 km
Anoatok
29.9 km
Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel
29.6 km
O.B. Grant House
8.3 km
St. Marys Historic District
7.3 km
Cameron County Courthouse
36 km
Ridgway Historic District
6.5 km
John E. Weidenboerner House
7.4 km
Bonifels
8.7 km
Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District
8 km
Redferd Segers House
21.6 km
Swedish Lutheran Parsonage
17.7 km
DuBois Lanes
33.5 km
Parker Dam State Park Family Cabin District
27.2 km
Clear Creek State Park Day Use District
37.4 km
Laurel Mountain Winery
28.7 km
Parker Dam State Park-Parker Dam District
27.4 km
Elk County Courthouse
6.6 kmReviews
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