Tucked into a grove of ancient oaks, high above the gentle Allegheny, our beautiful log clubhouse commands an imposing view of the river below.
Clarion
Clarion County is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountain region of northwestern Pennsylvania and comprises twenty-two townships and twelve boroughs. The county has six exits from Interstate 80, making it within short traveling distances from the cities of Erie, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown.
Clarion County, erected on March 11, 1839, from parts of Venango and Armstrong counties, is named for the Clarion River, as is the county seat town of Clarion.
Clarion County boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Pennsylvania, making it an ideal destination for hunting and fishing. Clarion County alone has over 159,000 acres of forest, the most significant portion of which is Cook Forest. Cook Forest encompasses approximately 7,000 acres of ancient woodland and boasts the largest stand of virgin white pines east of the Mississippi River. The Clarion River provides many recreational and scenic areas within Clarion County.
Museums
The Sutton-Ditz House was erected in 1850 by Thomas Sutton, a young attorney who settled in Clarion County when it was established on 11 March 1839. He was accepted into the Bar Association in 1841 and quickly became a respected and admired attorney in the Clarion area.
Organizations
The Clarion County Historical Society was established in 1955 and chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1956 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational institution.