The County’s third Courthouse, built in 1856, is an elegant structure with a large portico, stone columns, and a highly ornamented dome. The former jail is a gothic-style structure attached to the Courthouse.
Armstrong
Armstrong (named in honor of Colonel John Armstrong) County is located just northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and offers many things for your family and friends to explore! It was incorporated in 1800 from the other counties, Allegheny, Lycoming, and Westmoreland.
Today, Armstrong is truly a sportsperson's paradise, boasting beautiful, abundant woodlands and streams. This is the perfect place to take a hike (or bike) on the Armstrong Trail and view the wondrous beauty of the fall foliage alongside the Allegheny River.
Want to take in more of it? Try a fall foliage driving tour of Armstrong County – pretty much any route will showcase the vibrant colors of fall. The county boasts numerous must-visit museums, warship sites, and historic landmarks.
Enjoy a weekend of rest at one of Armstrong County's beautiful campgrounds. Relax around a campfire, listen to great music, and join in on the many activities for both young and old.
Well known among hunters for its whitetail deer population, Armstrong County is home to five state game lands, providing ample opportunities for small game, pheasant, grouse, and turkey hunting throughout the seasons.
Anglers of all ages and skill levels can 'wet their lines' at any of our numerous streams, lakes, and the Allegheny River, which is home to every species of fish found in Pennsylvania and is considered one of the best walleye rivers in the east.
Museums
Consistent with its mission statement, the Freeport Area Historical Society purchased the Valley Mills and adjacent property in 1998. The purpose is to rehabilitate the building into an operational mill, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the mid-1900s.
On April 22, 1976, the Marshall House became the first building in Armstrong County to be added to the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places. In May 1976, it was also placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building was erected in 1909 as the Apollo headquarters for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. It housed the first public library in Apollo and Armstrong County. The building is now the home of the Apollo Area Historical Society and its museum.
Drake's Log Cabin is a one-room log cabin that shows how early settlers lived. Items from the era are on display.
St. Stephen's Old Stone Church is a Protestant Episcopal Church located near the remains of the Bradys Bend Iron Company furnaces. In 1867, the company's trustees granted a parcel of land to each of six religious groups upon receiving $1.00.
Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society is located in the David Leech house -- the oldest house in Leechburg.