McKean

McKean County is a rural area in the Northwest of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Look a little closer, and you'll discover that residing within the boundaries of this beautiful area are 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 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 oil and timber resources, which continue to provide a significant economic input. Today, a thriving university, a leading rural medical center, and many world-class manufacturing companies balance the economy of this distinctive area.