cKean County is a rural area in the Northwest portion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pristine, breathtaking and stunning in all seasons, it's a fisherman's dream and a hunter's paradise deserving accolades for the hills, forests and streams that lie within its boundaries.

Look a little closer and you'll discover that residing within the boundaries of this beautiful area is a hard-working, creative, and enthusiastic people who repeatedly prove that, in good times and bad, they are dedicated to the progress and development of their businesses, community and government.

Flanking the New York border and just 90 miles from the gateway to Canada at the Peace Bridge, McKean County contains a diverse community that is home of "The Zippo Lighter" and boasts of being "The Black Cherry Capital of the World."

McKean County was founded because of its rich and abundant natural resources of oil and timber, both of which continue to provide a significant input to the economy. Today, a thriving university, leading rural medical center, and a number of world class manufacturing companies balance the economy of this distinctive area.