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Smethport

Pennsylvania, United States · North America

About Smethport

Smethport is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Port Allegany, 13km from Kinzua Bridge Skywalk.

Smethport is a town located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 1,595, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Smethport sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Smethport to your route.

About Smethport

McKean County is a rural county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,432. Its county seat is Smethport. The county was created in 1804 and organized in 1826. It was named in honor of former Pennsylvania Governor and Declaration of Independence signer Thomas McKean. The

Read more county is part of the North Central Pennsylvania region of the state. McKean County comprises the Bradford, Pennsylvania micropolitan statistical area. It includes the Allegheny National Forest and borders New York. The Allegheny River flows through much of the eastern portion of the county, and the Allegheny Reservoir is accessible on the county’s western border. McKean County boasts of being "The Black Cherry Capital of the World." McKean County was settled because of its natural resources of oil and timber, both of which continue to provide significant input to the local economy. Today, a university, rural medical center, federal prison and numerous manufacturing companies balance the area's economy.

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Where is Smethport located?

Smethport is located in Pennsylvania, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.8112 latitude, -78.4447 longitude.

What is the population of Smethport?

Smethport has a population of approximately 1,595 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
1,595
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Pennsylvania
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.8112, -78.4447

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Worth the detour from Smethport

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Kinzua Bridge Skywalk

A tornado tore down eleven of the twenty towers of this 1882 railway viaduct in 2003; the surviving half is now a 600-foot walkway ending in a partial glass floor above the wreckage still lying in the gorge below.

13 km · about 25 min drive

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  • Right hereKinzua Bridge SkywalkA tornado tore down eleven of the twenty towers of this 1882 railway viaduct in 2003; the surviving half is now a 600-foot walkway ending in a partial glass floor above the wreckage still lying in the gorge below.

Nearby Destinations

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