Bradford Era – Chief Patrick Warnick has retired from Smethport Borough Police Department, and borough council appointed Officer Kevin Seipp as chief. Warnick has been…
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Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr Arts on the Island returns to Hamlin Lake Park for its eighth year on Sept. 6 to 7. Hosted…
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Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr The new McKean County Fair queen was chosen Friday night at the fairgrounds. She is Mara Ours, who hails…
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Bradford Era – In a world too often divided by conflict and misunderstanding, a quiet but powerful symbol of hope now stands in Smethport. Sponsored…
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Visitors to Smethport have a unique opportunity to experience the historical buildings and homes, while learning about…
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Experience Life at a Slower Pace The Mansion District Walking Tour brochure features a numbered map that…
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Hamlin Lake Park is located in Smethport’s center. Named after the Hamlin family who donated the land…
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Smethport offers a range of affordable family-friendly lodging and dining choices. You can eat in or take…
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Smethport is a borough of McKean County, Pennsylvania, and the county seat. As of the 2020 census…
Read MoreThe Bucktails were formed in Smethport as the result of a recruiting drive by political activist and prominent businessman Thomas L. Kane in 1861. Pennsylvania governor Andrew G. Curtin authorized Kane to form two companies of volunteers.
Throughout the region, about 700 men answered the call for foot soldiers, coming from the wilderness areas of Elk, McKean, Tioga, and Cameron counties. Most were expert marksmen, giving the Bucktails their well deserved reputation as sharpshooters.
A fully searchable database for exploring our region’s historical content.
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Pennsylvania’s sixth most haunted place, according to Pennsylvania Pursuits.
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More than a library, the “hub” of Smethport and surrounding communities.
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Administers a network of multipurpose trails and trailheads in Smethport and beyond.
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Encourages participation in visual and performing arts in Smethport and the regional community.
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Built in 1892, this church features a 14th century English Gothic style of architecture.
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A community history project administered by the Smethport Area School District.
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Serving local and surrounding areas with quality K-12 education.
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic Smethport, Pennsylvania.
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Smethport Rotary is a non profit, volunteer, community Service Club.
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Bradford Era – Chief Patrick Warnick has retired from Smethport Borough Police Department, and borough council appointed Officer Kevin…
Bradford Era – by Savannah Barr Arts on the Island returns to Hamlin Lake Park for its eighth year…
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