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As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,509. [ 1 ] Its county seat is Mifflintown. [ 2 ] The county was created on March 2, 1831, from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. The county is part of the Central Pennsylvania region of the state.
Juniata County Courthouse Bridge & Main Streets P. O. Box 68 Mifflintown, PA 17059. Phone: 717-436-7700. Courthouse Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
- History of Juniata County
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Juniata County, named for the river flowing through, was erected from Mifflin County in 1831. Juniata, a Seneca name, originally meant “standing stone”; but a later connotation favors “blue waters.” Mifflintown, the county seat, was laid out in 1791 on lands belonging to John Harris, and the town was named in honor of Governor Thomas Mifflin. In 17...
Early this year, Juniata County was selected by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) to be highlighted on PCNTV’s “Pennsylvania’s Historic Courthouses” series. The actual taping took place on May 4th. Juniata County’s video (below) aired Thursday, September 7, 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 9, 2 p.m. on PCNTV.
Data from the 2020 Census shows that Juniata County declined in population by 4.6% from 2010 to 2020, while Pennsylvania grew by 0.6% during the most recent decade. Here’s the increase or decrease in population for each township or borough in Juniata County.
Juniata County is a rural county in Pennsylvania with a rich history, scenic river, and diverse wildlife. Learn about its origins, attractions, and population trends from the official website.
Learn about the various departments and services provided by Juniata County, Pennsylvania. Find contact information, functions, and links for assessment, children and youth, domestic relations, emergency services, and more.
A tributary of the Susquehanna, the Juniata River is ideal for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Along its banks you’ll see rural Pennsylvania at its best: lush farm fields in Big Valley, riverside campgrounds, and charming small towns including Lewistown, Belleville, Reedsville and Mifflintown.
Explore a variety of things to do and see in the Juniata River Valley including, outdoor recreation, charming small towns, unique food/beverage and much more.
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Juniata, county, central Pennsylvania, U.S., consisting of a mountainous area in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley physiographic province located midway between State College and Harrisburg.
