Mercer County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for General Hugh Mercer. It was attached to Crawford County until February 1804 when it was formally organized. Mercer is the county seat.

Located in Western Pennsylvania, at the crossroads of Interstates 79 and 80, lies the secret to an ideal getaway. Discover Mercer County, open to a virtual treasure chest of diverse activities for all to enjoy. Whether your interests entail camping in the seclusion of unspoiled woodlands, or shopping 'til you drop, you will find what you're looking for in Mercer County.

The riches include 4 lakes, 12 golf courses, the world's only free golf course, forests abundant with game, the world's largest shoe store, candy shoppe and Christmas displays, America's oldest metal forge, top hotels and inns, Manufacturers' Outlet Shops, outstanding festivals and more! You may unearth a jewel browsing through a number of one-of-a-kind antique shops. From Indian trails to Amish communities, traces of the past still exist in Mercer County.

A mix of past and present, there is something for everyone in our cozy corner of the world. So come and enjoy. You will long treasure your memories of this unhurried place we call home.