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"Lock Haven is a delightful spot...beautifully located between two rivers, the Susquehanna and the Bald Eagle, and the scenery nature had formed around it could not be excelled in the state".  

-  Jerry Church 1833

Downtown Lock Haven...

  • Is the county seat of Clinton County located in north central Pennsylvania. The city lies between the banks of the West Branch of the Susquehanna river and the Bald Eagle Creek.
  • Is part of the largest municipality in Clinton County, encompassing 2.3 square miles with a population of 9,149 (2000 census).
  • Has a wide variety of office buildings within quick walking distance to public parking, restaurants, and retail shops.
  • Is a sixteen-block area that is home to over 200 businesses, retail, restaurant, financial, insurance, real estate, and professional services.

Lock Haven University...

  • Is on of the fastest growing universities in the state's system of higher education.
  • Has over 4,800 students on campus.
  • Has seen a steady increase in student population since 1998.
  • Represents over one-forth of the City of Lock Haven's population (29%).
  • 61% live off-campus, increases steadily over the past five years.

Downtown Lock Haven is host to a variety of community events including

  • Summer Concert Series
  • Labor Day Regatta
  • Sentimental Journey
  • Wings Over Piper
  • Best of Clinton County Summer Festival
  • Megatransect
  • Lock Haven Farmer's Market
  • Holiday Open House
  • Haven Holidays

Downtown Lock Haven offers

  • One of a kind shopping and dining experience
  • Walkable downtown with new streetscape improvements
  • Access to 2.5 mile walkway along the Susquehanna River
  • A safe community for residents, visitors and workers

 

Downtown Lock Haven Inc. ~ 105 East Main Street ~ Lock Haven, PA 17745

Phone & Fax: 570-748-1576 ~ Contact Us by Email