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Lancaster County Information The area that became Lancaster County was part of William Penn's 1681 charter, and John Kennerly received the first recorded deed from Penn in 1691. Although Matthias Kreider was said to have been in the area as early as 1691, there is no evidence that anyone actually settled in Lancaster County before 1710. Lancaster County was part of Chester County, Pennsylvania until May 10, 1729 when it became the fourth county in the state. Lancaster County was named after the city of Lancaster in the county of Lancashire in England, the native home of John Wright, one of the early settlers. Six other counties were subsequently formed from territory directly taken, in all or in part, from Lancaster County: Berks (1752), Cumberland (1750), Dauphin (1785), Lebanon (1813), Northumberland (1772), and York (1749). Many other counties were in turn formed from these six. AllofLancaster.com Add this site to your favorites and watch it grow. If your from Lancaster or visiting you'll want to check out its entertainment, lodging, and eating suggestions as well as other interesting tidbits about the City and County. Lancaster County Conservancy Photography Contest Have you been looking for an excuse to get out on our preserves and try out that new camera? Well, here it is! We are excited to announce that we are hosting our first annual photography contest. complete information Lancaster County Conservancy With thousands of acres being lost each year to development, it is the Conservancy's purpose to maintain carefully selected portions of the county's open areas in their natural state. The Conservancy focuses its energy and financial resources towards preserving these open-space areas for continuing public recreation and educational use and in providing methods and assistance by which concerned citizens can help protect these precious community assets through a variety of conservation tools. Lancaster County Parks The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to improving the well being of County residents by providing facilities and programs that encourage participation in outdoor activities and foster personal action for the conservation of natural resources. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Original Inhabitants (natives) Susquehanna River Trail Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail Susquehanna Water Trail - West Branch PA Rail Trails Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania Millport Conservancy PA Nature Guide Store
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