Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

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County in Pennsylvania, United States

Sullivan County

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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

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

• Bradford County (north)
• Wyoming County (east)
• Luzerne County (southeast)
• Columbia County (south)
• Lycoming County (west)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 220
• Pennsylvania Route 42
• Pennsylvania Route 87
• Pennsylvania Route 154

Demographics

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

Sullivan County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district.

Education

Sullivan County is served by the Sullivan County School District, which includes Sullivan County High School.

Communities

Boroughs

• Dushore
• Laporte

Townships

• Cherry Township
• Colley Township
• Davidson Township
• Elkland Township
• Forks Township
• Fox Township
• Hillsgrove Township
• Laporte Township
• Shrewsbury Township

Census-designated places

• Eagles Mere

Points of interest

• Worlds End State Park
• Ricketts Glen State Park
• Loyalsock State Forest

See also

• List of counties in Pennsylvania
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

External links

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