Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Sullivan County
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Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
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Country | United States
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State | Pennsylvania |
Founded | March 15, 1847 |
Seat | Laporte |
Largest city | Dushore |
Area | |
• Total | 452 sq mi (1,170 km2) |
• Land | 450 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
• Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,840 |
• Density | 13/sq mi (5/km2) |
Website | [[1] www |
Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,840, making it the second-least populous county in Pennsylvania. The county seat is Laporte. The county was created on March 15, 1847, from part of Lycoming County and named for Charles C. Sullivan, who was a leader in the Pennsylvania Senate at the time.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 452 square miles (1,170 km²), of which 450 square miles (1,200 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.5%) is water. The county is largely rural and known for its scenic beauty, including parts of the Endless Mountains and numerous state parks and forests.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Bradford County (north)
- Wyoming County (east)
- Luzerne County (southeast)
- Columbia County (south)
- Lycoming County (west)
Major highways[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,840 people, 2,660 households, and 1,720 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Sullivan County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.
Education[edit | edit source]
Sullivan County is served by the Sullivan County School District, which includes Sullivan County High School.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Boroughs[edit | edit source]
Townships[edit | edit source]
- Cherry Township
- Colley Township
- Davidson Township
- Elkland Township
- Forks Township
- Fox Township
- Hillsgrove Township
- Laporte Township
- Shrewsbury Township
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
Points of interest[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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