Wayne County
Roundtable Leaders
- The Honorable Raymond L. Hamil
- (570) 253-0101
- Linda Vonson, Director
- (570) 253-5102
Wayne County was the site of the test run of the Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive in the U.S. to run on a commercial track in 1829. The 760 square miles of mountains, forests and farmland are known for the lakes, streams, timber and recreation opportunities.
Wayne County's major employers are small industries, education, agriculture and tourism. Products made in the county include computer paper, printing material and woodmaking.
Wayne County is the third fastest growing county in Pennsylvania.
Wayne County Facts
- Population
- 47,722
- Class
- 6th
- Founded
- 1798
- County Seat
- Honesdale, PA
- Website
- www.co.wayne.pa.us