All 67 Pennsylvania Counties

County seat: Gettysburg

Adams County sits along the Maryland line in south-central Pennsylvania, shaped by apple orchards, farmland and the battlefield that surrounds Gettysburg. Tourism, agriculture and small manufacturing drive the local economy.

County seat: Pittsburgh

Allegheny County is the economic center of western Pennsylvania, anchored by Pittsburgh and its rivers. It contains the region's largest concentration of universities, hospitals, technology firms and cultural institutions, surrounded by more than 100 suburban municipalities.

County seat: Kittanning

Armstrong County lies along the Allegheny River northeast of Pittsburgh, a mix of river towns, farmland and state game lands. Kittanning serves as the county seat and commercial center.

County seat: Beaver

Beaver County sits along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh, with a history in steel, ceramics and river industry. Old Economy Village preserves the Harmonist settlement that helped define the county's early character.

County seat: Bedford

Bedford County stretches across the Allegheny Front in south-central Pennsylvania, known for covered bridges, the historic town of Bedford and the turnpike's original mountain crossings.

County seat: Reading

Berks County sits between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, centered on Reading and the Schuylkill River valley. It blends Pennsylvania Dutch farmland, manufacturing and a growing network of trails and state game lands.

County seat: Hollidaysburg

Blair County lies in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, home to Altoona and the great Pennsylvania Railroad works. The county seat is Hollidaysburg, while Altoona remains the largest city.

County seat: Towanda

Bradford County lies along the New York border in the Endless Mountains, with the Susquehanna River forming its eastern edge. Towanda is the county seat, and the county mixes farming, gas industry and river towns.

County seat: Doylestown

Bucks County stretches from the Philadelphia border north along the Delaware River to the Lehigh Valley's edge. It combines dense lower-county suburbs with rural upper townships, historic river towns and a strong tourism economy.

County seat: Butler

Butler County lies north of Pittsburgh, mixing growing suburban townships like Cranberry with farmland, state parks and the city of Butler. Moraine State Park and its lake anchor the county's outdoor recreation.

County seat: Ebensburg

Cambria County sits in the Allegheny Mountains east of Pittsburgh, centered on Johnstown and its river valleys. Steel and coal shaped the county, and today healthcare, education and outdoor recreation are central.

County seat: Emporium

Cameron County is one of Pennsylvania's smallest counties, deep in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is known for the Bucktail State Park scenic drive along Sinnemahoning Creek and for forest recreation.

County seat: Jim Thorpe

Carbon County sits at the southern edge of the Poconos, where the Lehigh River cuts through the gorge. Jim Thorpe's Victorian downtown and the surrounding state parks make it a year-round outdoor destination.

County seat: Bellefonte

Centre County sits in the Nittany Valley and is dominated by Penn State's University Park campus and the borough of State College. Surrounding it are historic Bellefonte, farmland and forested ridges with state parks.

County seat: West Chester

Chester County stretches west of Philadelphia through the Brandywine Valley and rolling farmland. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with strong pharmaceutical, education and agriculture sectors.

County seat: Clarion

Clarion County lies in northwestern Pennsylvania along the Clarion River, with Cook Forest's old-growth hemlocks on its eastern edge. Clarion University and the county's rural landscape define much of daily life.

County seat: Clearfield

Clearfield County spans the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania, drained by the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Its economy has moved from coal and lumber toward manufacturing, healthcare and outdoor tourism.

County seat: Lock Haven

Clinton County lies at the edge of the Pennsylvania Wilds along the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Lock Haven anchors the county, and Hyner View and Sproul State Forest draw outdoor visitors.

County seat: Bloomsburg

Columbia County sits along the Susquehanna River in north-central Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg, the state's only incorporated town, is the county seat, and Ricketts Glen's waterfalls sit along the county's northern edge.

County seat: Meadville

Crawford County lies south of Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania, home to the Drake Well and Pymatuning Reservoir. Agriculture, manufacturing and lake tourism support the county's economy.

County seat: Carlisle

Cumberland County lies west of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley, combining state-government suburbs with farmland and the South Mountain ridge. Carlisle Barracks and Dickinson College anchor the county seat.

County seat: Harrisburg

Dauphin County contains Harrisburg, the state capital, and Hershey, its best-known visitor destination. State government, healthcare, tourism and distribution anchor the economy along the Susquehanna River.

County seat: Media

Delaware County borders Philadelphia to the west, combining dense inner-ring townships with leafy Main Line communities and the industrial riverfront at Chester. It is the state's fifth-most populous county.

County seat: Ridgway

Elk County sits in the Pennsylvania Wilds and is known for its elk herd, carbon manufacturing and Victorian county seat. The Elk Country Visitor Center near Benezette is the region's signature attraction.

County seat: Erie

Erie County occupies Pennsylvania's northwestern corner on Lake Erie. The city of Erie, Presque Isle Bay and the surrounding lakefront define the county, with manufacturing, healthcare and tourism as mainstays.

County seat: Uniontown

Fayette County lies in the Laurel Highlands southeast of Pittsburgh, home to Ohiopyle, Fallingwater and Fort Necessity. Former coal towns now rely on tourism, healthcare and small manufacturing.

County seat: Tionesta

Forest County is one of Pennsylvania's least populated counties, dominated by the Allegheny National Forest and Cook Forest's old-growth trees. Tionesta is the county seat on the Allegheny River.

County seat: Chambersburg

Franklin County sits along the Maryland line in south-central Pennsylvania, known for orchards, Chambersburg and the Mercersburg Academy. It is part of the broader Cumberland Valley economy.

County seat: McConnellsburg

Fulton County is a small, rural county in south-central Pennsylvania along the Maryland border. Cowans Gap State Park and the Buchanan State Forest give it a strong outdoor identity.

County seat: Waynesburg

Greene County is Pennsylvania's southwestern corner, bordered by West Virginia on two sides. Coal, natural gas and Waynesburg University shape the county, with rolling hills and river valleys throughout.

County seat: Huntingdon

Huntingdon County stretches across the ridges of central Pennsylvania, with Raystown Lake as its dominant outdoor attraction. The county seat retains a historic river town character.

County seat: Indiana

Indiana County lies in the foothills of western Pennsylvania, home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Coal heritage and university life shape the county seat.

County seat: Brookville

Jefferson County sits in north-central Pennsylvania between the Clarion River and the Allegheny Plateau. Punxsutawney's Groundhog Day tradition and Cook Forest recreation give the county its identity.

County seat: Mifflintown

Juniata County lies along the Juniata River in central Pennsylvania, a largely rural county of farms, ridges and small boroughs. Mifflintown is the county seat.

County seat: Scranton

Lackawanna County anchors northeastern Pennsylvania around Scranton, the Electric City. Anthracite heritage, Steamtown and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail shape the county's identity.

County seat: Lancaster

Lancaster County is one of Pennsylvania's most productive agricultural counties, known for Amish and Mennonite farms, covered bridges and the city of Lancaster. Tourism, manufacturing and agriculture all shape the local economy.

County seat: New Castle

Lawrence County lies northwest of Pittsburgh along the Shenango River, with New Castle as its county seat. Former tin-plate and ceramic manufacturing towns sit among farmland and the McConnells Mill gorge.

County seat: Lebanon

Lebanon County sits between Harrisburg and Lancaster, known for its Pennsylvania Dutch food traditions and Mount Gretna's Chautauqua community. Farms, manufacturing and warehouses fill the county's economy.

County seat: Allentown

Lehigh County is one of the two counties that make up the Lehigh Valley, anchored by Allentown. Manufacturing, logistics and healthcare dominate, with Emmaus and the surrounding townships providing much of the housing.

County seat: Wilkes-Barre

Luzerne County spans the Wyoming Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania, centered on Wilkes-Barre. Anthracite mining built its cities, and today healthcare, logistics and higher education drive the economy.

County seat: Williamsport

Lycoming County is the largest county in Pennsylvania by area, stretching from the West Branch valley into the Allegheny Plateau. Williamsport, home of Little League Baseball, anchors the county.

County seat: Smethport

McKean County lies along the New York border in the Pennsylvania Wilds, home to Kinzua Bridge State Park and the Allegheny National Forest. Bradford is the largest city, while Smethport is the county seat.

County seat: Mercer

Mercer County lies along the Ohio border in western Pennsylvania, between Pittsburgh and Erie. Former steel towns, outlet retail and farmland make up the county, with Grove City as a commercial hub.

County seat: Lewistown

Mifflin County lies in the Juniata Valley of central Pennsylvania, with Lewistown as its county seat. The county mixes manufacturing, agriculture and river recreation along the Juniata.

County seat: Stroudsburg

Monroe County is the heart of the Pocono Mountains, with Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg at its center. Resorts, the Delaware Water Gap and a large commuter population shape the county.

County seat: Norristown

Montgomery County lies northwest of Philadelphia and is one of the state's wealthiest and most populous counties. It includes the Main Line, King of Prussia's retail and corporate hub, and historic industrial boroughs along the Schuylkill.

County seat: Danville

Montour County is Pennsylvania's smallest county by area, centered on Danville and the Geisinger Medical Center. The Susquehanna River forms its northern boundary.

County seat: Easton

Northampton County forms the eastern half of the Lehigh Valley, with Easton at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers. Bethlehem's former steel site, now SteelStacks, and the county's river towns anchor the area.

County seat: Sunbury

Northumberland County sits where the Susquehanna's north and west branches meet, with Sunbury as its county seat. Anthracite towns, Knoebels amusement park and river recreation define the county.

County seat: New Bloomfield

Perry County lies west of Harrisburg across the Susquehanna, a rural county of ridges, farms and the Little Buffalo State Park. New Bloomfield is the county seat.

County seat: Philadelphia

Philadelphia County is coterminous with the city of Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest in the nation. It is the region's employment, education, healthcare and cultural center.

County seat: Milford

Pike County is Pennsylvania's northeastern corner, bordered by the Delaware River and New York. Milford, Grey Towers and the Delaware Water Gap define its visitor economy.

County seat: Coudersport

Potter County is Pennsylvania's most sparsely populated county, deep in the Wilds along the New York border. Cherry Springs State Park's dark skies and the Susquehannock State Forest define its character.

County seat: Pottsville

Schuylkill County is anthracite country, with Pottsville as its county seat and Yuengling's brewery as its best-known landmark. Mining towns, trails and the Hawk Mountain ridge shape the county.

County seat: Middleburg

Snyder County lies along the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, with Middleburg as its county seat and Selinsgrove as its largest borough. Susquehanna University and the river shape the county.

County seat: Somerset

Somerset County sits high in the Laurel Highlands, home to Flight 93 National Memorial, Seven Springs and the Great Allegheny Passage. Its high elevation brings reliable winter snow and a strong recreation economy.

County seat: Laporte

Sullivan County is a small, forested county in the Endless Mountains, home to Worlds End State Park and the Victorian resort village of Eagles Mere. Laporte is the county seat.

County seat: Montrose

Susquehanna County lies along the New York border in the Endless Mountains, known for dairy farms, the Montrose historic district and Elk Mountain ski area.

County seat: Wellsboro

Tioga County lies along the New York border, home to the Pine Creek Gorge and the gaslit town of Wellsboro. The county is a center for outdoor tourism in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

County seat: Lewisburg

Union County sits along the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, with Lewisburg as its county seat and Bucknell University as its cultural anchor. Farmland and the river valley define the landscape.

County seat: Franklin

Venango County lies along the Allegheny River in northwestern Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the modern oil industry. Franklin and Oil City retain substantial Victorian downtowns from the oil boom.

County seat: Warren

Warren County lies in Pennsylvania's northwestern corner, at the edge of the Allegheny National Forest. The Allegheny River, Kinzua Dam and Chapman State Park define its outdoor character.

County seat: Washington

Washington County lies south of Pittsburgh, a center for natural gas, manufacturing and healthcare. It is home to Meadowcroft Rockshelter, one of the oldest known human habitation sites in North America.

County seat: Honesdale

Wayne County lies in the northeastern Poconos along the Delaware River, known as the birthplace of the American railroad. Lake Wallenpaupack and the surrounding forests support a strong tourism economy.

County seat: Greensburg

Westmoreland County lies east of Pittsburgh, stretching from dense suburbs into the Laurel Highlands. Greensburg anchors the county, while Ligonier, Latrobe and the ridges around them define its western Pennsylvania character.

County seat: Tunkhannock

Wyoming County lies along the Susquehanna River in the Endless Mountains, with Tunkhannock as its county seat. The county is known for its river scenery, the Nicholson Bridge and access to Ricketts Glen.

County seat: York

York County lies south of Harrisburg along the Maryland line, a manufacturing and logistics center with strong agriculture. York city, Hanover and a network of trails and state parks fill the county.