Mercer County, Pennsylvania
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Mercer County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. As of 2010, the population was 116,638. Its county seat
is Mercer
; Sharon
is its largest city.
Mercer County was part of the Sharon
MSA as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
until the 2000 census, when it was appended to the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA.
, the county has a total area of 683 square miles (1,768 km²), of which 672 square miles (1,740 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (1.58%) is water.
of 2000, there were 120,293 people, 46,712 households, and 32,371 families residing in the county. The population density
was 179 people per square mile (69/km²). There were 49,859 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.13% White
, 5.25% Black
or African American
, 0.11% Native American
, 0.40% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.17% from other races
, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.5% were of German, 12.0% Italian
, 10.5% Irish
, 9.3% English
and 6.8% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 46,712 households out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples
living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
carried it against George W. Bush
. This trend failed to hold true during the most recent 2004 Presidential election
and 2008 Presidential election
, in which Mercer County voted more conservatively than the rest of the state. In 2004 George W. Bush
won Mercer County with 51% of the vote. That year John Kerry
won the state as a whole with 51% of the popular vote. In 2008 John McCain
won Mercer County by fewer than 200 votes with John McCain and Barack Obama
each receiving roughly 49% of the popular vote. Barack Obama won the state of Pennsylvania as a whole with 55% of the popular vote. Each of the three state row office winners also carried Mercer in 2008.
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in one case, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Mercer County:
, named for Maurice K. Goddard
, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, is just off exit 130 of Interstate 79
on Pennsylvania Route 358
near Stoneboro
.
The Wendell August Forge
, the last remaining working forge
in the state, was open to the public for tours, but it burned down on March 6, 2010.
County (United States)
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located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. As of 2010, the population was 116,638. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Mercer
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,391 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mercer County. Mercer is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area....
; Sharon
Sharon, Pennsylvania
Sharon is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in the United States, northwest of Pittsburgh. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
is its largest city.
Mercer County was part of the Sharon
Sharon, Pennsylvania
Sharon is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in the United States, northwest of Pittsburgh. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
MSA as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
until the 2000 census, when it was appended to the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 683 square miles (1,768 km²), of which 672 square miles (1,740 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (1.58%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Crawford CountyCrawford County, PennsylvaniaCrawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
(north) - Venango CountyVenango County, PennsylvaniaVenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
(east) - Butler CountyButler County, Pennsylvania-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...
(southeast) - Lawrence CountyLawrence County, PennsylvaniaLawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In 2010, its population was 91,108. The county was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. The county seat is New Castle....
(south) - Mahoning County, Ohio (southwest)
- Trumbull County, OhioTrumbull County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 225,116 people, 89,020 households, and 61,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 365 people per square mile . There were 95,117 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 120,293 people, 46,712 households, and 32,371 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 179 people per square mile (69/km²). There were 49,859 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile (29/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.13% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 5.25% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.11% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.40% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 24.5% were of German, 12.0% Italian
Italian people
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, 10.5% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 9.3% English
English people
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and 6.8% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 46,712 households out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
Government and politics
As of November 2008, there are 80,917 registered voters in Mercer County.- DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 39,956 (49.38%) - RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 32,103 (39.67%) - Other Parties: 8,858 (10.95%)
Political bellwether
Mercer County was previously considered a political bellwether for the state of Pennsylvania since its demographics, urban/rural ratio, and party affiliation once closely mirrored the state as a whole. In 2000 Al GoreAl Gore
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States , under President Bill Clinton. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2000 U.S. presidential election....
carried it against George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
. This trend failed to hold true during the most recent 2004 Presidential election
United States presidential election, 2004, in Pennsylvania
The 2004 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 2004 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 2004 United States presidential election...
and 2008 Presidential election
United States presidential election, 2008
The United States presidential election of 2008 was the 56th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on November 4, 2008. Democrat Barack Obama, then the junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain, the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. Obama received 365...
, in which Mercer County voted more conservatively than the rest of the state. In 2004 George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
won Mercer County with 51% of the vote. That year John Kerry
John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, the 10th most senior U.S. Senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2004 presidential election, but lost to former President George W...
won the state as a whole with 51% of the popular vote. In 2008 John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
won Mercer County by fewer than 200 votes with John McCain and Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
each receiving roughly 49% of the popular vote. Barack Obama won the state of Pennsylvania as a whole with 55% of the popular vote. Each of the three state row office winners also carried Mercer in 2008.
County commissioners
- Matt McConnell, Chairman, Republican
- John Lechner, Republican
- Brian Beader, Democrat
Other county offices
- District Attorney, Robert G. Kochems, Democrat
- Prothonotary, Elizabeth F. Fair, Democrat
- Recorder of Deeds, Deedee Zickar, Republican
- Sheriff, William H. Romine, Jr., Democrat
- Treasurer, Virginia Richardson, Republican
State Representative
- Mark LongiettiMark LongiettiMark A. Longietti is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District and was elected in 2006.Longinetti, a native of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, attended Westminster College and Boston College Law School. After graduation in 1988, he served as a law...
, Democrat, 7th district - Dick StevensonDick StevensonRichard R. "Dick" Stevenson is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, elected in 2000 to represent the 8th District....
, Republican, 8th district - Michele BrooksMichele BrooksMichele Brooks is a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 17th District and was elected in 2006. In June 2006, Brooks was selected by the local Republican committee to replace the retiring 10-year incumbent Rod Wilt on the ballot....
, Republican, 17th district
US Representatives
- Mike Kelly (Pennsylvania)Mike Kelly (Pennsylvania)George Joseph "Mike" Kelly, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and pre-congressional career:...
, Republican, 3rd district - Jason AltmireJason AltmireJason Altmire is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life and education:...
, Democrat, 4th district
Municipalities
Cities
- FarrellFarrell, PennsylvaniaFarrell is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,050 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- HermitageHermitage, PennsylvaniaHermitage is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,157 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- SharonSharon, PennsylvaniaSharon is a city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, in the United States, northwest of Pittsburgh. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
Boroughs
|
Jamestown, Pennsylvania Jamestown is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, along the Shenango River. The population was 636 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.... Mercer, Pennsylvania Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,391 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mercer County. Mercer is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.... New Lebanon, Pennsylvania New Lebanon is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 205 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania Sandy Lake is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 743 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Sharpsville is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, along the Shenango River. The population was 4,500 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Sheakleyville, Pennsylvania Sheakleyville is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Stoneboro, Pennsylvania Stoneboro is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,104 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... West Middlesex, Pennsylvania West Middlesex is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, along the Shenango River. The population was 929 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Wheatland, Pennsylvania Wheatland is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, along the Shenango River. The population was 748 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
Townships
|
Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Lake Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 706 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Liberty Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Liberty Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,276 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.7 square miles , of which, 14.6 square miles of it is land and... Mill Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Mill Creek Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 639 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.3 square miles , of which, 18.9 square miles of it is land and... Perry Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Perry Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.0 square miles... Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Pine Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.0 square miles , of which, 25.7 square miles of it is land and... Salem Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Salem Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 769 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.4 square miles , of which, 13.3 square miles of it is land and... |
Shenango Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Shenango Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,037 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.9 square miles , of which, 29.9 square miles of it is land and... Springfield Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Springfield Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.4 square miles , of which, 27.2 square miles of it is land and... Sugar Grove Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Sugar Grove Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The population was 909 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.3 square miles , of which, 12.3 square miles of it is land and 0.08% is... Wilmington Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Wilmington Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.1 square miles , of which, 13.1 square miles of it is land and... Worth Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Worth Township is a township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 830.-Geography:... |
Higher Education
- Grove City CollegeGrove City CollegeGrove City College is a Christian liberal arts college in Grove City, Pennsylvania, about north of Pittsburgh. According to the College Bulletin, its stated three-fold mission is to provide an excellent education at an affordable price in a thoroughly Christian environment...
(Grove City) - Thiel CollegeThiel CollegeThiel College is a private, liberal arts, sciences and professional studies college related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Thiel provides affordable high-quality college experience with dedicated faculty, numerous leadership opportunities and a wide variety of student activities and...
(Greenville) - Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
, Shenango Campus (Sharon)
Career-Based Education
- Business Institute of Pennsylvania, Sharon
- Mercer County Career and Technical Center, Mercer
- Penn State Cosmetology Academy, Hermitage
- Sharon Regional Health System Schools of Nursing and Radiology, Sharon
- Winner Institute of Arts and Sciences, Transfer
Public School Districts
- Crawford Central School DistrictCrawford Central School DistrictThe Crawford Central School District covers the City of Meadville, Borough of Cochranton and East Fairfield Township, Fairfield Township, Union Township, Vernon Township, Wayne Township and West Mead Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Crawford Central School District encompasses...
- Commodore Perry School DistrictCommodore Perry School DistrictThe Commodore Perry School District is a diminutive, rural public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Sheakleyville, Deer Creek Township, Sandy Creek Township, Salem Township, Otter Creek Township, and Perry Township. Commodore Perry...
- Farrell Area School DistrictFarrell Area School DistrictThe Farrell Area School District is a diminutive, rural public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses approximately including: the communities of Farrell and Wheatland, both of which are adjacent to the much larger Sharon, Pennsylvania. According to 2000...
- Greenville Area School DistrictGreenville Area School DistrictThe Greenville Area School District is a small, rural, public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It is centered in the borough of Greenville and also covers Sugar Grove Township and Hempfield Townships. Greenville Area School District encompasses approximately . According...
- Grove City Area School DistrictGrove City Area School DistrictThe Grove City Area School District is a small, rural, public school district serving south eastern region of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Grove City, Pine Township, Wolf Creek Township, Springfield Township, and Liberty Township. Grove City Area School District...
- Hermitage School DistrictHermitage School District (Pennsylvania)The Hermitage School District is a public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It incorporates the city of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, a former township that has transitioned into city status. It features two elementary schools , one middle school , and Hickory High School....
- Jamestown Area School DistrictJamestown Area School DistrictThe Jamestown Area School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania and Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses including the communities of Jamestown and Greene Township in Mercer County, and the municipalities of West Shenango...
- Lakeview School DistrictLakeview School District (Mercer County, Pennsylvania)The Lakeview School District is a small, rural public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses a large tract of rural communities, including Fairview Township, New Vernon Township, New Lebanon, Mill Creek Township, Stoneboro, Lake Township, Sandy Lake, Sandy Lake...
- Mercer Area School DistrictMercer Area School DistrictThe Mercer Area School District is a small, suburban, public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA. Its namesake and central locality is the borough of Mercer; other communities in the district include Jefferson Township, Coolspring Township, Findley Township and East...
- Reynolds School DistrictReynolds School District (Pennsylvania)The Reynolds School District is a small, rural, public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Reynolds School District encompasses approximately encompassing the communities of Fredonia, West Salem Township, Salem Township, and Pymatuning Township. The western border of the...
- Sharon City School DistrictSharon City School DistrictThe Sharon City School District is a public school system serving approximately 2,400 students living in the city of Sharon, Pennsylvania on the western edge of the state. The district currently comprises four school buildings:...
- Sharpsville Area School DistrictSharpsville Area School DistrictThe Sharpsville Area School District is a public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Sharpsville, Clark, and South Pymatuning Township. It features one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school....
- West Middlesex Area School DistrictWest Middlesex Area School DistrictThe West Middlesex Area School District is a public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of West Middlesex, Shenango Township, and Lackawannock Township....
- Wilmington Area School DistrictWilmington Area School DistrictWilmington Area School District is a public school district located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The district serves the boroughs of New Wilmington and Volant plus Pulaski, Wilmington Township, Washington Township, and Plain Grove Townships in Lawrence County....
Charter Schools
- Keystone Education Center Charter School , Greenville, PA. 256 pupils grades 7-12 Report Card 2010.
Recreation and tourism
There is one Pennsylvania state park in Mercer County. Maurice K. Goddard State ParkMaurice K. Goddard State Park
Maurice K. Goddard State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Deer Creek, Mill Creek, New Vernon and Sandy Lake Townships, Mercer County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It features natural beauty, wildlife, waterways and public recreational facilities. Lake Wilhelm shares its shorelines with...
, named for Maurice K. Goddard
Maurice K. Goddard
Maurice K. Goddard was the driving force behind the creation of 45 Pennsylvania state parks during his 24 years as a cabinet officer for six governors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States....
, former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, is just off exit 130 of Interstate 79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
on Pennsylvania Route 358
Pennsylvania Route 358
Pennsylvania Route 358 is located in Western Pennsylvania, running from the Ohio state line west of Greenville to Sandy Lake in Mercer County.-Route description:...
near Stoneboro
Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Stoneboro is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,104 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren–Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
The Wendell August Forge
Wendell August Forge
The Wendell August Forge was a historic landmark in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was the last remaining working forge in the state. The company operated retail stores in Grove City and Exton, Pennsylvania, and Berlin, Ohio; the forge and the stores were a well-known tourist destination...
, the last remaining working forge
Forge
A forge is a hearth used for forging. The term "forge" can also refer to the workplace of a smith or a blacksmith, although the term smithy is then more commonly used.The basic smithy contains a forge, also known as a hearth, for heating metals...
in the state, was open to the public for tours, but it burned down on March 6, 2010.
See also
- List of municipal authorities in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, PennsylvaniaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States...
External links
- http://www.mercercountypa.org/
- Government - http://www.mcc.co.mercer.pa.us/