Venango County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,328 inhabitants. The county was created 219 years ago in 1805. Its county seat is Franklin.
There are 15 city/town in Venango County, PA. The largest city of Venango County is Oil City with a population of 10,137. Other cities include, Franklin population 6,302, Sugarcreek population 4,868, Cherrytree population 1,387, Hasson Heights population 1,351
Oil City, City of Pennsylvania
Oil City is the county seat of Venango County and is located where Oil Creek meets the Allegheny River. It has around 10,000 residents. Oil City was the site of the world's first oil boom in the mid-1800s and has numerous historic sites related to the petroleum industry. Key attractions include the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad and the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry.
Franklin is a city located along the Allegheny River in eastern Venango County with around 6,000 residents. It developed as a trade and transportation hub. Franklin’s downtown historic district contains many Victorian era homes, churches, and commercial buildings. The city hosts annual events like the Applefest and Oil Heritage Festival.
Cranberry Township is located in central Venango County and contains the unincorporated community of Cranberry. This center of population has around 2,600 residents. Popular attractions include DeBence Antique Music World museum and Morrison Park along the Allegheny River.
Sugarcreek is a borough located along Route 322 in western Venango County with around 540 residents. It contains several historic sites and buildings including the Miller Farmstead and Christ Episcopal Church. Local attractions include Alpine Acres Golf Course and Sugarcreek nature trails.
Clintonville is a borough situated along Route 8 south of Franklin near the county's southern border. It has around 500 residents. The Clintonville Historic District contains examples of 19th century architecture. Community events are held at the Clintonville Community Center.
With its oil heritage sites, Victorian downtowns, churches, and nature areas, Venango County's small cities and towns provide insights into Pennsylvania's culture and history.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Venango County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Barkeyville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 198 |
Cherrytree | Township in Pennsylvania | 1,387 |
Clintonville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 462 |
Emlenton | Borough of Pennsylvania | 560 |
Franklin | City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States | 6,302 |
Hasson Heights | Census designated place | 1,351 |
Oil City | City of Pennsylvania | 10,137 |
Polk | Borough of Pennsylvania | 768 |
President | Township in Pennsylvania | 492 |
Rockland | Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States | 1,318 |
Rouseville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 468 |
Sugarcreek | City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America | 4,868 |
Utica | Human settlement in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | 168 |
Venango | Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States | 247 |
Woodland Heights | Census designated place | 1,261 |