In Clearfield County, individuals and their families can easily access destinations throughout the North Central PA region while exploring its backwoods, backroads and backwaters.
Clearfield County was created in 1804 and named for Clearfield
Creek. The name alluded to openings or “clear-fields” made by the
large number of bison in the area.
Clearfield, the county seat, was incorporated as a borough in
1840.
Recent additions to the Clearfield County business community include the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, and the newly-constructed Clearfield Campus of Lock Haven University. Economic development opportunities also exist at the new DuBois Industrial Park.