Meadville, PA Condo for Sale

The county seat of Crawford County, Meadville was settled in 1788 at the confluence of the Cussewago and French creeks by a party led by David Mead. One of the city’s claims to fame is that it is the home of the zipper. The Talon Corporation, headquartered in Meadville, solely developed and marketed this tool, now so essential. Other tool and die machine shops, like Channellock, are why Meadville was given the nickname Tool City, USA. The city is also well known for its parks, trails and natural resources. “Meadville’s creeks are places to kayak, boat and fish,” says longtime resident David Schepner, broker/partner of Howard Hanna Bainbridge Kaufman. “We have hiking and biking trails that people can use for cross-country skiing. If you like seasonal change, fall is gorgeous here, summer is warm and comfortable, and winter brings snowmobiling and other sports.” With stateparks and lakes nearby, such as Woodcock Creek Lake created by the Army Corps of Engineers, Meadville is a playground for nature and outdoor lovers. But at its core, Meadville is a friendly, supportive community. “People care about one another here,” Schepner says. “We have Market House, a trading hub, where