Lewistown

Lewistown is the county seat of Mifflin County, nestled in the Juniata River Valley between mountain ridges. The town spreads across several blocks with typical main street patterns where shops, offices, and civic buildings sit side by side.

Founded in 1795, the town was named after William Lewis, a Quaker who established it as the county's administrative center. Its location on the river later made it a hub for boat building and commerce.

The town carries traces of its role as a transportation hub where the river once shaped daily life and commerce. Walking through older neighborhoods, you can sense this connection to water routes in how buildings and streets are arranged.

The town is easy to explore since most services and points of interest cluster in the central area. Visitors should plan time to walk around the older buildings and waterfront to get a real sense of the place.

The town was once a major center for building river boats and canal vessels during the waterway era. This industrial past is often overlooked, yet the region played a real part in how inland areas developed and grew.

Location: Mifflin County

Inception: 1790

Shares border with: Lock Haven

GPS coordinates: 40.59750,-77.57333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:58