Located in Meadville, the Baldwin-Reynolds House was once home to Supreme Court Justice Henry Baldwin (1780-1840) and, at other times, two of Meadville's mayors. Purchased by the Meadville Historical Society, the house now includes an ice house, tannery, garden, and spring-fed pond.
Crawford
Crawford County, set apart from Allegheny County in 1800, was named in honor of Colonel William Crawford, who was burned at the stake by the Indians near Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County, Ohio, on June 11, 1782. He was born of Scotch Irish stock in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1732. He served as a surveyor under Washington, who was his lifelong friend, and later, he became a Captain and a famous Indian fighter both in the French and Indian War and in the war against Pontiac. 1767 Captain Crawford settled in western Pennsylvania, across the Youghiogheny River from Connellsville. Through the Revolution, he was in command of a Virginia regiment.
After the war, he retired to his farm in western Pennsylvania in the hope of ending his days quietly with his family after a quarter-century of frontier hardship and Indian warfare. In May 1782, he reluctantly undertook the leadership of an expedition against the intractable savages in the Muskingum country.
Crawford County prides itself on being not only a great place to visit but also a superior place to live. Far from the bustle of a large city but with all of life's necessities, Crawford County offers a haven for those tired of the "big city rat race." Quality schools, affordable housing, excellent daycare facilities, and a friendly atmosphere make any one of our communities a welcome place to live and raise a family.
Professional, industrial, farm-related, service, and retail job opportunities are available in the area. Many of the areas' successful businesses and specialty shops were conceptualized by entrepreneurs with the dream of being their own boss.
Shoppers appreciate the variety of unique antiques, original artwork and sculpture, custom crafts, unusual gifts, homemade food items, and more, which are available in the plentiful specialty shops throughout the county. A huge outdoor flea market offering animals, fowl, produce, antiques, and miscellaneous draws bargain hunters from several states.
The county offers a wealth of information for history, genealogy, preservation, and architecture buffs. Crawford County is home to three active historical societies, an informative genealogical research service, numerous historic markers, gorgeous historic homes, and elaborate buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The county also offers three fine golf courses, shooting and archery ranges, hiking, biking, horseback trails, sports courts, beautiful parks, fishing lakes, and a conservation area.
Those who love the great outdoors appreciate our modern and primitive campsites throughout the county. Quality lodging is also available within the city of Robinson.
Museums
Have you ever wondered where the first colonial settlement in northwest Pennsylvania was located? Well, look no further than Meadville.
Probably one of the most extensive historical sites in northwest Pennsylvania, the Drake Well Museum in Titusville is located on the site of the birthplace of the modern oil industry. In 1859, Edwin Drake struck oil here, which has become one of our most valued resources.
The Cambridge Springs Historical Museum documents the years of the mineral water boom. Its displays of artifacts, relics, momentos, and changing exhibits fill the first and second floors of the 1908 City Hall building.
South of Linesville on Hartstown Road is the Linesville Fish Hatchery, a fun place for people of all ages to learn about fish cultivation and get close up and personal with the fish in the observation tank.
The Blue Heron Art Gallery and Cultural Center was formed in June 2007 under the auspices of the Volant Community Development Corporation.
Organizations
The purpose of establishing Crawford County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Crawford County.