The Robinson Museum (located directly behind Center House) was made possible through a bequest by Florence Himes-Robinson and is the official Museum of Elk County.
Ridgway
The Elk County seat of Ridgway was incorporated as a borough in 1880. Ridgway Township, the area surrounding Ridgway, also includes the Montmorenci area, Whistletown, and German Settlement. This was a great lumbering industry area.
When you drive into Ridgway, you enter one of Pennsylvania's hidden secrets. Built in the late 1800s, the buildings and homes display the grandeur of the Victorian Era. A stroll down the streets of town gives visitors a sense of magnificent times gone by.
Throughout the years, Ridgway has maintained its friendly small-town atmosphere. The area is graced with unique specialty shops, quaint restaurants, charming bed and breakfasts, and motels. Whether you live here or have never visited, you are always welcome.
Avoid the hustle and bustle. There is no need to travel any further to enjoy the great outdoors. Nearby resides the largest wild, free-roaming elk herd east of the Mississippi, numbering more than 700. In the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, there are many trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing; the scenic Clarion River for canoeing, rafting, and fishing; and many outdoor activities.
Museums
Organizations
The Elk County Historical Society is located in Ridgway, the county seat of Elk County which is in northwest Pennsylvania. Our organization consists of a Victorian Era house and the Robinson museum containing exhibits, a book store, and the genealogy room.
The Ridgway Heritage Council is a volunteer-based non-profit corporation dedicated to downtown revitalization, focusing on historic preservation.