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 Society is a nonprofit membership organization funded through memberships, donations, and grants, and governed by a 15-member Board of Directors.
The organization mission is the discovery, collection and preservation of materials pertaining to the history of Elk County and to encourage the study and appreciation of this history.
Region
Address
109 Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone number
814 776 1032
Museums or Landmarks
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. Admission is FREE! Administrative Offices are also housed in this building.