Population81,792 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Northwestern Communities With a Regional Town Center
Crawford County, PennsylvaniaMeadville anchors Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania, with Titusville providing another community reference point. Its township map includes places such as Oil Creek, Conneaut, and Woodcock. The county belongs to the wider Erie–Meadville region, while its separate towns and rural areas retain their own local identities. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 81,792 residents in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025.
Crawford County at a Glance
Population81,792 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatMeadville
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Meadville city
Established1800
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water1,037.602 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-79; US 6; US 19; US 322
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Crawford County
Crawford County was created from part of Allegheny County in 1800 and named for Colonel William Crawford. Meadville became its county seat. Its position in northwestern Pennsylvania connects it with the wider Erie region, but its individual towns and townships retain separate identities. Names such as Oil Creek, Woodcock, Conneaut, and the Mead townships provide a more detailed local map, especially when tracing historical records or family connections beyond the county’s principal community.
Meadville offers a central starting point, while Titusville and surrounding townships add other parts of Crawford County’s community geography. The county’s regional connections reach toward Erie, but a local plan benefits from identifying the particular town involved. This is especially helpful for historical searches and services organized by municipality. Exploring the county through several named communities gives a clearer sense of its scale than relying only on the metropolitan or county label.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Meadville anchors Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania, with Titusville providing another community reference point. Its township map includes places such as Oil Creek, Conneaut, and Woodcock.
Community History
Crawford County was created from part of Allegheny County in 1800 and named for Colonel William Crawford. Meadville became its county seat.
Around the County
The county’s regional connections reach toward Erie, but a local plan benefits from identifying the particular town involved. This is especially helpful for historical searches and services organized by municipality.
Local town names reveal the wider county story.
A Closer Look
Crawford County
Places and perspectives from Crawford County
Crawford County Wire
Crawford County & Pennsylvania News
Includes Pennsylvania statewide reporting; stories may cover other counties.Photo CreditsSpotlight PA — Pennsylvania Statewide
Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns
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Around Crawford County
Stories from every corner of Crawford County.
Top EPA official’s visits to Pa., other swing states ahead of midterms raise ethics concerns
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Erie gunman who killed family controlled their movements, finances: police
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Rep. Perry’s Trump ties targeted by Dems in closely watched Pa. swing district race
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Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Reading could pull up to $24M from reserves to balance its next 2 budgets
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Conneaut Lake-Sadsbury El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 630 Line Street Box AB, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. 814-382-8191.
Cochranton El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 225 South Franklin Street, Cochranton, PA 16314. 814-425-2105.
Jamestown El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 3938 Douthett Drive, Jamestown, PA 16134. 724-932-3181.
Cambridge Springs El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 130 Steele St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. 814-398-4636.
Early Childhood Learning Center – Elementary; grades PK-KG. 330 E Spruce St, Titusville, PA 16354. 814-827-2715.
Conneaut Area MS – Middle; grades 06-08. 10331 U.S. Highway 6, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. 814-382-5315.
Conneaut Valley El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 22491 State Highway 18, Conneautville, PA 16406. 814-587-6326.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Meadville Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 751 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335. 814-333-5000.
Titusville Area Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 406 West Oak Street, Titusville, PA 16354. 814-827-1851.
Public Safety
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Emergency Services
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Cambridge Springs Public Library Association – 158 Mcclellan St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. 814-398-2123.
Cochranton Area Public Library – 107 W Pine St, Cochranton, PA 16314. 814-425-3996.
Margaret Shontz Memorial Library – 145 Second St, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. 814-382-6666.
James A Stone Memorial Library – 1101 Main Street, Conneautville, PA 16406. 814-587-2142.
Linesville Community Public Library – 111 Penn Street, Linesville, PA 16424. 814-683-4354.
Meadville Public Library – 848 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335. 814-336-1773.
Saegertown Area Library – 325 Broad St, Saegertown, PA 16433. 814-763-5203.
Courts
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
DMV
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Pennsylvania — Title and Registration
Pennsylvania — Licenses & Photo IDs
Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Crawford County Visit
Find places to go, compare activities and make the most of your time here.
Local Questions
Crawford County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
Drake Well Museum is near Titusville in Crawford County. The broader Oil Creek heritage landscape continues into Venango County. Use the museum's own directions when planning your visit rather than assuming every oil-history attraction is in the same county.
Drake Well Museum and Park: Learn about the early petroleum industry near Titusville; museum admission and program schedules vary. Pymatuning State Park: Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir.
Pymatuning State Park: Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir. Ernst Trail: Walk or cycle the trail near Meadville; consult the access map for your starting point.
Pymatuning State Park: Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir. Ernst Trail: Walk or cycle the trail near Meadville; consult the access map for your starting point. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Julian's Bar & Grill: Choose burgers, sandwiches and other casual meals on Chestnut Street in Meadville. Silver Shores Restaurant: Plan a lakeside meal in Conneaut Lake.
Woolen Mill Clothing: Shop for clothing on Chestnut Street in Meadville. The Boot Box: Browse boots, footwear and work clothing in Meadville.
Woolen Mill Clothing: Shop for clothing on Chestnut Street in Meadville. The Boot Box: Browse boots, footwear and work clothing in Meadville.
Meadville anchors Crawford County in northwestern Pennsylvania, with Titusville providing another community reference point. Its township map includes places such as Oil Creek, Conneaut, and Woodcock. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Cambridge Springs Public Library Association – 158 Mcclellan St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. 814-398-2123. Cochranton Area Public Library – 107 W Pine St, Cochranton, PA 16314. 814-425-3996. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Conneaut Lake-Sadsbury El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 630 Line Street Box AB, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316. 814-382-8191. Cochranton El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 225 South Franklin Street, Cochranton, PA 16314. 814-425-2105. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
Meadville is the county seat recorded in the supplied Crawford County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Drake Well Museum and Park — Learn about the early petroleum industry near Titusville; museum admission and program schedules vary.
- Pymatuning State Park — Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir.
Restaurants
- Julian's Bar & Grill — Choose burgers, sandwiches and other casual meals on Chestnut Street in Meadville.
- Silver Shores Restaurant — Plan a lakeside meal in Conneaut Lake.
Shopping & Retail
- Woolen Mill Clothing — Shop for clothing on Chestnut Street in Meadville.
- The Boot Box — Browse boots, footwear and work clothing in Meadville.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Woolen Mill Clothing — Shop for clothing on Chestnut Street in Meadville.
- The Boot Box — Browse boots, footwear and work clothing in Meadville.
Outdoor Fun
- Pymatuning State Park — Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir.
- Ernst Trail — Walk or cycle the trail near Meadville; consult the access map for your starting point.
Free Things to Do
- Pymatuning State Park — Choose a lakeside picnic, nature walk or wildlife-watching stop on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir.
- Ernst Trail — Walk or cycle the trail near Meadville; consult the access map for your starting point.
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More Crawford County Questions
How could I build a short Crawford County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Drake Well Museum and Park, a meal at Julian's Bar & Grill, and a browse at Woolen Mill Clothing. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Crawford County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Pymatuning State Park and Ernst Trail and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Pymatuning State Park?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Pymatuning State Park, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Woolen Mill Clothing?
Use Woolen Mill Clothing to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Crawford County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to D&L Enos, Joden. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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