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Tioga County Information

Tioga county in the Northern tier of Pennsylvania (Susquehanna Extension Region) is part of the Allegheny Plateau, with flat topped hills and steep valleys. The county contains 1,146 square miles (733,440 acres). About 64 % of the land is in woodlands, 33% in farming and 3 % urbanized. The average elevation is1600-1700 feet above sea level. The county’s lowest point - 850 feet above sea level is located along Pine Creek near Blackwell. Its highest point is 2543 feet above sea level is on Cedar Mountain in Elk Township.

Tioga county takes it’s name from "Tyoga" an indian word that means "gateway" or "place to enter. The area is an outdoorsman’s paradise with many species of wildlife living here from white tailed deer, black bears, and wild turkeys to osprey, otters and bald eagles.

Tioga county is home to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. This 50 mile long scenic canyon embraces a natural waterway –Pine Creek and was formed 26,000 years ago from glacial runoff. The Canyon was designated as a Federal registered landmark in 1968.

Three US Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes were built in Tioga county following the "flood of 1972" to protect areas downstream. These lakes serve as major recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the area.

Agriculture continues to be Tioga county’s main industry with 925 farms including 285 dairy farms. Dairying accounts for 90% of the agricultural income with 16,500 cows producing over 288 million pounds of milk. Agricultures’ economic impact in Tioga county with dairy, livestock, forest products and agricultural processing etc. .has been estimated at over $1.4 billion.

Need some stats for your county? Check out these resources.

Government information site on demographics, economics, and educational information:
http://govinfo.library.orst.edu/

US Census Bureau
United States Department of Commerce

To find timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States, click here:
http://www.census.gov/

USDA Home Page:
http://www.usda.gov




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Tioga County Information Tioga county in the Northern tier of Pennsylvania (Susquehanna Extension Region) is part of the Allegheny Plateau, with flat topped hills and steep valleys. The county contains 1,146 square miles (733,440 acres). About 64 % of the land is in woodlands, 33% in farming and 3 % urbanized. The average elevation is1600-1700 feet above sea level. The county’s lowest point - 850 feet above sea level is located along Pine Creek near Blackwell. Its highest point is 2543 feet above sea level is on Cedar Mountain in Elk Township. Tioga county takes it’s name from "Tyoga" an indian word that means "gateway" or "place to enter. The area is an outdoorsman’s paradise with many species of wildlife living here from white tailed deer, black bears, and wild turkeys to osprey, otters and bald eagles. Tioga county is home to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. This 50 mile long scenic canyon embraces a natural waterway –Pine Creek and was formed 26,000 years ago from glacial runoff. The Canyon was designated as a Federal registered landmark in 1968. Three US Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes were built in Tioga county following the "flood of 1972" to protect areas downstream. These lakes serve as major recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the area. Agriculture continues to be Tioga county’s main industry with 925 farms including 285 dairy farms. Dairying accounts for 90% of the agricultural income with 16,500 cows producing over 288 million pounds of milk. Agricultures’ economic impact in Tioga county with dairy, livestock, forest products and agricultural processing etc. .has been estimated at over $1.4 billion. Need some stats for your county? Check out these resources. Government information site on demographics, economics, and educational information: http://govinfo.library.orst.edu/ US Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce To find timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States, click here: http://www.census.gov/ USDA Home Page: http://www.usda.gov
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