Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Gateway - Ridgway

2/3/11
Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest
Visitor's
Stop in the Welcome Center to
see the 7’ chainsaw carving of
Sasquatch.
Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-1424
Fax (814) 772-2188
ridgwaychamber@ncentral.com
www.ridgwaychamber.com
Designed By: Sarah Buehler
Please note: Reproduction of this document is prohibited.
GUIDE
“Lily of the Valley”
National Historic Register District
Presented to you by the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
www.ridgwaychamber.com
Ridgway-Elk County
Chamber of Commerce
Ridgway, Pennsylvania …
Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds and
Gateway to the Allegheny National
Forest
By: Michelle Bogacki
Ridgway Main Street Manager
Visit Ridgway...
You will soon feel the sense of pride we have for our community. No matter what the season, there
is something here for everyone to enjoy. Ridgway hosts many exciting events throughout the year
and is always a favorite for nature lovers and those who are just looking to get away.
We are proud of what Ridgway has to offer in our unique downtown shops and eateries. Spend
time in downtown Ridgway; shopping, admiring the art gallery, dining, and experiencing our
historic past and catching a glimpse of our bright future. Or simply walk the neighborhoods that
showcase our amazing Hyde Murphy history in our mammoth mansions.
Ridgway sets within the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds which certainly showcases the recreation
that nature provides. We have many opportunities as the gateway to the 500,000 acres of the
Allegheny National Forest. Just some of the activities include geo-caching, hiking, biking, trails,
canoeing, camping, and of course, fishing.
The Clarion River corridor is a gem of nature. Ridgway is proud to be the trail head for the
Clarion River-Little Toby Rail Trail which follows the Clarion River 18 miles to Brockway, PA.
Whether biking, canoeing, cross country skiing or hiking the area, be sure to keep an eye open for
a bald eagle that may fly overhead.
Don’t forget to stop at our Welcome Center located at the corner of Main and Broad Streets for
more specific information to facilitate your stay.
Michelle
A Chamber of Commerce may be defined as a “vehicle” for mobilizing people to accomplish agreed-upon goals for the
betterment of the community.
Its specific purposes are to:
· Increase business growth and development of jobs within the market
· Assist in the orderly growth and development of the community and its people
· Contribute to building healthy markets to assure economic stability
· Retain the private enterprise system with free competitive markets
Chamber of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce is a community’s business advocate. How this mechanism is best utilized is determined by
the needs and desires of business and the community.
A spirit of volunteerism and desire to contribute something back to the community are two important components,
helping to lay the foundation of a Chamber of Commerce.
Membership is open to any firm or individual who shares a common interest in improving and enriching the
community. Members pay annual dues as their contribution to the organization and to help compensate expenses of
the Chamber. Membership renewal occurs every January. A variety of services, publications, programs, and events are
made available to the membership and their employees.
The organization is run by a Board of Directors, elected by the Chamber’s membership. The Board of Directors is
earmarked to set the policies and procedures for the Chamber. The policies and procedures set forth by the Board of
Directors become the responsibility of the paid administrator (Executive Director). He or she, along with his or her
staff, works with volunteers on task forces and committees to develop and implement courses of action for programs,
events, position statements, issues, and so forth.
In conjunction with the Steering Committee, the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce hired a Main Street
Manager. This position was created in order to pursue economic growth for Ridgway and the surrounding Township.
The Main Street Program is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development.
The Steering Committee consists of representatives from the Chamber, Ridgway Industrial Development
Corporation, Borough of Ridgway, Ridgway Township, Ridgway Area School District, and Ridgway Heritage Council.
A Chamber’s activities or issues can be virtually unlimited. Again, this is determined by the needs of its members and
community, as well as the ability of the Chamber. Projects are undertaken only after sound and thorough analysis of
their value and importance is determined.
A Chamber is a civic clearinghouse, a public relations counselor, and a research and promotion medium. Simply put,
a Chamber of Commerce is people working together to make their community a better place to live, work, and invest.
One board member once said, “Our Chamber is the Booster Club for all the businesses in and around Ridgway.”
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History
History of Ridgway
Hyde Hotel, 1949
Table of Contents
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3
Where to Stay
10
Services
ATMs
Fitness Centers
Groceries & Supplies
Kennels
Media
Transportation
Salons/Spas
Churches & Cemeteries
Education
Emergency Services
Medical Care & Assistance
County Government
Visitor’s Information
Employment Assistance
Legislative Information
Local Government
Real Estate Agencies
Insurance
Recycling
Utilities
15
Directions
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History of Ridgway
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Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
Last Passenger Train, 1955 Clarion River Bridge
There is little recorded prior to 1824 about the discovery of Elk County, but there have been findings that the first
families to call this area home were the Seneca Indians. There have been some artifact findings nearby, and the Great
Iroquois “Main Road” from Olean, New York to Kittanning, Pennsylvania crossed the Clarion River on the outskirts
of what is now known as Ridgway, Pennsylvania.
There is also legend that the Indian Maid of the Blue Rock married General Slade in 1809, with Chief
Tamaqua, a Seneca chief, performing the ceremony. The legend claims that they opened a trading post
in Portland Mills, an area just outside of Ridgway, in the 1800s.
Until 1824, there were no houses or streets, only thick forests and wild animals. Then, in the early
1800s, Jacob Ridgway, a wealthy man from Philadelphia, purchased 100,000 acres of land in
northwestern Pennsylvania; 40,000 of those acres were located in what is now Elk County.
In 1821, when he wanted to sell the land to settlers, Jacob Ridgway hired James Lyle Gillis to come here from
Philadelphia to start a community. Mr.Gillis first cleared a spot of land on Montmorenci, intending to lure farmers
to this area. He built a house and farm buildings there. However, he soon found that the growing season for good
farming on a large scale was too short and decided to move to what is now Ridgway, capitalizing on the abundance
of timber and availability of natural water transportation.
The intersection of Elk Creek and the Clarion River was an ideal place for a lumbering town. Gillis
gradually convinced city people that there was much money to be made from the timber in the
surrounding forests, which could also easily be floated down the Clarion River to market. From this,
Ridgway was born and named for the man who owned the land.
In 1833, the clearing was surveyed and a town site laid out. The lots extended north and south, and the majority
were 65-feet wide by 160-feet long. The streets varied from 60- to 90-feet in width. Ridgway and Gillis, evidently
with eyes to the future, reserved two acres in the center of the area from sale. This became the public square and is
now occupied by the Elk County Courthouse and County Jail.
If you would like more information related to the history of Ridgway and Elk County, please contact the Elk County
Historical Society at (814) 776-1032 or elkctyhistoricalsociety@alltel.net. You can also visit them on the web at
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Furthermore, you may find more historical information at the Ridgway Heritage Council’s website:
www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org.
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Things to Do
Dining
Shopping
Nightlife
Social Clubs
Art and History
Outdoor & Indoor Recreation
Directions
Elk County Elk Farm
2781 Lake City Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6810
www.elkcountyelkfarm.com
This family-owned and operated bed and breakfast plus elk farm is located on Route 949,
12 miles south of Ridgway. It is Elk County’s only working domestic elk farm.
Elk Terrace Lodge & Winslow
Meadows Lodge
Benezette, PA 15821
The Elk Terrace and Winslow
Meadow Lodges are the perfect “getaways.” These luxurious
retreats boast all the comforts of
home and many amenities. The
lodges and their surrounding are
a retreat for all seasons and offer
something for everyone.
The Benezette Hotel
95 Winslow Hill Road
Benezette, PA 15821
www.benezettehotel.com
The Benezette Hotel is a full service restaurant offering great food
at a resonable price, served in a
friendly casual atmosphere. Open
7 days a week!
Faircroft Bed & Breakfast
1181 Montmorenci Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8642
www.faircroftbnb.com
This 1885 country house
offers 3 or 4 rooms with
breakfast served, two living
rooms with television, stereo,
games and books, sun porch, patio,
and 75 acres of land.
The Royal Inn
Route 219 North
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3153
www.royalinnpa.com
A charming country inn with 44 rooms will delight the north-central Pennsylvania visitor! Come enjoy the
reasonable rates, country hospitality and the convenience of our restaurant and lounge on the premises.
The Towers Victorian Inn
330 South Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7657
www.towersinn.com
This historic Victorian bed and breakfast is an elegant and authentic 1865 Italianate lumber baron’s mansion
with beautiful guest rooms and private baths.
Directions
Where to Stay
Where to Stay
From I-80 East:
Take Exit 111 to Penfield.
Follow Route 153 to Route 219 North to Ridgway.
From Erie, PA or Jamestown, NY:
Follow Route 6 East to Route 666.
Follow 948 South to Ridgway.
From Buffalo, NY:
Follow Route 219 South to Ridgway.
From I-80 West:
Take Exit 81 to Hazen.
Follow Route 28 North.
Route 28 North meets Route 219 North to Ridgway.
Elk County, PA
Wapiti Woods
5186 River Road, State Route 255
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-7525
www.wapitiwoods.com
Six knotty pine guest cabins sleep 1-8 in each. Modern amenities. Quiet, wooded creekside setting. Perfect!
The Summit Fireside Lodge & Grill
15129 Boot Jack Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2311
This hotel offers rooms at an economical price only four miles from downtown Ridgway.
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Dining
Services
Borough of Ridgway
108 Main Street
P.O. Box 149
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1125
Ridgway Township
Ridgway Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5625
Real Estate Agencies
Anderson & Kime Realty
Services, Inc.
212 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6125
www.anderson-kime.com
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Constance Mildrew
200 Washington St. .
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-7337
Fax (814) 781-7469
Email: cmildrew@penn.com
Insurance
Anderson & Kime
Insurance, Inc.
101 Madison Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 776-6129
www.anderson-kime.com
Chamber Choice
7000 Stonewood Drive
Suite 251
Wexford, PA 15090
(800) 377-3539
James E. Borst &
Associates, Inc.
225 South Street
P.O. Box 512
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2161
Beimel & Gerg Insurance
Agency
12 South Mill Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7272
www.allstate.com
Culbertson Financial
Services
Dan Aiello, CTFA
3075 Enterprise Drive, Suite 200
State College, PA 16801
(800) 292-3001
daiello@culbertsonfinancial
services.net
UPMC Health Plan
One Chatham Center, Suite 900
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 454-7899
www.upmchealhplan.com
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Recycling
Elk County Recycling/Solid Waste Department
Rebecca Titchner, Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-5373
Fax (814) 776-5379
Email: elkrecycling@ncentral.com
www.co.elk.pa.us/recycling/
Utilities
Electric
Allegheny Power Co.
(800) 255-3443
Gas
National Fuel
1100 State St.
Erie, PA 16501
(800) 365-3234
Television/Cable
Comcast
(800) 266-2278
Telecommunications
Windstream
320 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
For new phone line, call: (800) 255-8357
For Broadband-DSL, call: (814) 776-5245
Internet/DSL
North Central Internet
651 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3162
www.ncentral.com
Water & Sewer
Ridgway Borough
Ridgway Township
108 Main Street
Ridgway Drive
P.O. Box 149
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814)773-5625
(814) 776-1125
Patalano’s Place II
163 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7576
Fresh baked bread and dough from scratch. Stromboli’s, Pizza, Subs, Salads and Dinner Menu.
G’s Italian Pasteries and Bake Shop. Cakes, trays, baskets made to order.
Jordan’s Bar & Grill
Joey’s Bakery
Fox’s Pizza Den
169 Main Street, Ridgway
204 Main Street, Ridgway
225 Depot Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-3211
(814)
773-4012
(814) 776-2189
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Dining
Services
Local Government
Aiello Cafe
102 N. Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-6767
Aiello Cafe is a restaurant and sports bar specializing in Italian food. It offers several services, including a
large banquet hall for meetings and receptions, catering, special orders, deliveries, and the famous
“Godfather” sandwich.
Lumberjack’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant
102 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9544
Lumberjack’s theme and decor is based on the rich history of the local lumbering business. The entire siding
of the building is constructed of hemlock. As you walk through the front entrance, you are welcomed by large,
life-like cement cast trees and a hand-painted mural of the Victorian era of downtown Ridgway. Historic local
lumbering photos adorn the entry walls.
Royal Drive In
Boot Jack Road, Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 776-6815
With sandwiches, fries, soft serve & hard serve ice cream, the Royal Drive In diner is a perfect roadside stop.
The Royal Inn featuring LaValle’s Italian Garden Restaurant
Boot Jack Road, Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-3153
www.royalinnpa.com
Enjoy an evening of irresistibly delicious food and drink served by an experienced staff ready to cater to your
every need. The dining room and lounge are open for dinner everyday except Sunday. The facility is also the perfect place to host
banquets, conferences, meetings and weddings.
South Street Botanical Design
Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant
130 South Street, Ridgway
201 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9660
(814) 772-9591
www.southstreetbotanicaldesigns.com
Enjoy luncheons, brunches, tea parties, and dessert parties by reservation in a garden
conservatory atmosphere.
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Shopping
Appalachian Arts
Route 219 South, Ridgway (814) 772-0400 www.appalacian-arts.com
A fantastic array of chainsaw art and other works by local artisans. Classes in pottery, carving, print-making, and soap-making.
Clarion River Trading Company
19 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814) 772-5908
This unique shop sells antiques, sportswear, and wildlife-oriented gifts.
Cliffe’s & the Prescription Center
223 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 773-3131
No matter what you need, you can find it at Cliffe’s. A pharmacy and gift shop, Cliffe’s features
watches and jewelry, Russel Stover candy, MoneyGrams, digital and 35mm cameras,
photography, copier, and fax services and a Kodak Picture maker.
Dan Smith’s Candies & Gifts
219 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 772-4707 www.dansmithscandies.com
A full line of delicious Dan Smith’s candies and precious gift items for everyone is available here.
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway (814) 776-2174 www.elkwoodarts.com
At Elkwood Arts, you can find beautiful, handmade, hardwood furniture and wood products, including custom
laser engraving. This shop offers perfect items for any home or gift-giving. Corporate gifts and fund-raisers
available, too.
ECCOTA - Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 772-7051 www.eccota.com
A sales gallery and gift shop featuring local, regional and PA wilds artists, classes, conerts and theatrical performances.
Gifts and Goodies - Craft Co-Op
Main Street, Rigway (814) 772-4438
A unique shop with something for everyone. Featuring handmade items by local crafters, jewelry, candles, country primitives, purses, baby gifts, and much more.
Gallery 219 Antiques
114 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814)772-1900
Antiques and collectibles, ranging fron items dating back to the turn of the century to classic Americna fron the ‘50’s
J.T.’s Cigars & The Windgate Winery
29 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814) 772-6936
Hadnrolled imported and domestic cigars, cigar accessories, wine, wine accessories, gourmet items, gift
baskets, etc.
Two Scoops
241 Main Street, Rigway (814) 772-0031
1950’s Soda fountain, antiques, giftwares, textiles and holiday gifts.
Keystone True Value Hardware Store
14 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5055
The full-line True Value Hardware Store has all your hardware needs, gift and decorating items, and more!
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Medical Care & Assistance Employment Assistance
PA CareerLink
North Central Workforce
Continued...
Elk County CareerLink
Development Office
DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS
Paul Z. Rees, DMD
Cole Orthodontic Associates, Inc.
200 South Street
Joseph C. Cole DMD
Ridgway, PA 15853
Office 103 Center Street
(814) 776-1293
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-7674
PHYSICIAN
Bright Smiles Dental Care
Fernan Family Practice, LLC
104 Metoxet Street
200 S. Mill Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3003
Ph. (814) 772-0722
OPTOMETRIST
Mary Reed DaCanal, OD
207 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-0674
Fax (814) 772-9318
Elk County Eye Clinic
207 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-8836
County Government
Elk County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1161
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Visitor’s Information
Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-1424
Fax (814) 772-2188
E-mail: ridgwaychamber@ncentral.com
www.ridgwaychamber.com
321 State Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2857
Email tbogacki@state.pa.us
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
651 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3162
Email jnelson@ncentral.com
Services
Shopping
Cenni’s Distributor Inc.
1049 Center Street Ext., Ridgway (814) 772-2691
Cenni’s beer distributor offers a large selection of popular and specialty beer. Soda drinks and ice are sold, as well.
Services
Legislative Information
State House
of Representatives
75th District
Matt Gabler (Republican)
State Senate
25th District
Joseph B. Scarnati
(Republican)
52 South St. Marys Street
Suite 2
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-6301
Fax (814) 781-7213
District Office
325 Pennsylvania Avenue
Warren, PA 16365
Ph. (814) 726-7201
Fax (814) 226-1867
Toll Free 800-222-9190
150-B East Wing
PO Box 202075
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2020
Ph. (717) 260-6142
Toll Free 866-901-2916
27 E. Park Avenue
Dubois, PA 15801
Ph. (814) 375-4688
Fax (814) 375-5955
187 Capitol Building
Senate Box 203025
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3025
Ph. (717) 787-7084
Fax (717) 772-9999
Senator Patrick Toomey
B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.
Ph. (202) 224-4254
393 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Congressman Glenn Thompson
Ph. (866) 802-2833
124 Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph. (202) 255-5121
Fax (202) 255-5796
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Shopping
Services
Ridgway Area School District (Public)
Thomas Butler, Superintendent
P.O. Box 447
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-6080 Fax (814) 776-4299
Email: butlertom@ridgwayedu.com
www.ridgwayareaschooldistrict.com
St. Leo’s Catholic School (Private)
Mary Detwiler, Principal
117 Depot St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-9775 Fax (814) 772-9295
Email: stleorid@stleos-parish.org
www.stleos-parish.org
Elk County Catholic High School (Private)
Sandra Florig, Principal
600 Maurus Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 834-7800 Fax (814) 781-3441
Email: ecc@ncentral.com
www.ecchs.com
Community Education Council
Kris Kronenwetter, Executive Director
4 Erie Avenue, Suite 200
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-3437 Fax (814) 781-3447
Email: Kris@ed-council.org
www.ed-council.org
Emergency Services
POLICE
Ridgway Borough Police
Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5125
Elk County Sheriff
Jeff Krieg, Sheriff
Elk County Courthouse
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-5353
Pennsylvania State Police
Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6136
AMBULANCE
Ridgway Ambulance Corporation
120 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 297
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3633
Email:
ridgwayambulance@alltel.net
www.ridgwayambulance.org
FIRE
Ridgway Fire Department, Inc.
30 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 391
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8085
www.ridgwayfire.org
Medical Care & Assistance
HOSPITALS
Med Express
94 Hospital St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 788-5555
Elk Regional Health Center
763 Johnsonburg Rd.
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 788-8000
www.elkregional.org
DuBois Medical Supply Co.
225 South Street
Ridgway, PA
(814) 776-0501
NURSING & HOME
CARE
Helpmates, Inc.
250 W. Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6850
www.helpmatesinc.com
Community Nurses, Inc.
94 Hospital St. 3rd Floor
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5705
Ridgmont
675 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6608
www.wrc.org
Lazy River Canoe Rental
40 West Main Street, Ridgway (814) 389-2732
Our guided float program is unique to this river, and offered by Lazy River Canoe Rental exclusively.
In addition to our traditional rental fleet, we have “white water river tubes”. These river tubes are designed specifically for long
distance river floating.
Micki’s Flower Basket
405 Front Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-5683
A full-services flower shop for every occasion, Micki’s offers flowers,
balloons, candy, gifts, and Teleflora wire service.
River Valley Surplus
203 North Broad, Ridgway
(814) 773-3237
www.rivervalleysurplus.com
We buy and sell guns, ammo, and military equipment.
Shopping
Services
Education
Country Squirrel Outfitters
3 Main Street, Ridgway (814)776-6285
www/countrysquirreloutfitters.com
Looking to spend the day outdoors? You can find all the equipment you need, which offers canoes, bikes, cross country skis,
kayaks, fishing, camping, hiking and more. Located on the banks of the beautiful Clarion River.
SK Office Supply
31 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7502
This husband-and-wife business sells office products and
office furniture. SK also offers copy and fax services and will order
you whatever you need that it doesn’t have.
The Shop on Main
213 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-0299
Local, handmade, recycled and unique merchandise in a
boutique style shop with an artistic twist.
South Street Botanical Design
130 South Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9660
www.southstreetbotanicaldesigns.com
Unparalleled fresh floral designs and delivery, garden and gift store, largest Vera Bradley dealer in the area.
Gourmet food and dip mixes. Children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for dress and play.
Super Shine Carpet and Tile Cleaners / Today’s Carpet and Furniture
301 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7119
www.supershinecarpetcleaners.com
For all your furniture or flooring needs, contact Billie Jo or Josh, or stop buy their show room on Route 219, North of Ridgway.
Ferragine’s Spas & Pools and Sugarhouse Candles
132 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 776-6635
Stroll through grandma’s cupboards and you will find our handmade candles, antiques and country primitive items, as well as vintage and more. Full service spa and pool retailer.
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Services
Looking for a night out on the town?
Check out the entertainment scene in Ridgway by visiting these local hot spots!
Churches & Cemeteries
Aiello’s Cafe
102 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-6767
Main Street Tavern
135 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-2285
Cully’s
231 West Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-2718
The Summit
15129 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway
(814) 776-2311
The Royal Inn
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-3153
Lumberjack’s Lounge
102 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9544
Jordan’s Bar & Grill
169 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-3211
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
Gillis Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3261
Bethlehem Lutheran
212 Cook Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-1953
St. Leo’s Magnus Catholic
111 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3135
First Lutheran
331 South Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5381
Christian & Missionary Alliance
16915 Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6266
Trinity United Methodist
Church
19 S. Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-5212
Church of Christ
225 Ash Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6242
Social Clubs
American Legion Post 208
330 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7425
Knights of Columbus, Servidea Council 1064
331 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-4611
Elks Social Club Lodge #872
201 South Mill Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5025
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1183
237 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5093
Fraternal Order of Eagles
339 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-7435
Ridgway Township Sportsmen’s Club
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-5625
VFW Club
117 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-0036
Faith United Church of Christ
400 Ash Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-0861
Hallton Church of Christ
River Road in Hallton
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8227
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Kersey Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7050
Evangelical Covenant Church
315 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-0013
Grace Episcopal Church
216 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6132
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Services
Nightlife/Clubs
Nightlife
Ridgway Church of the Nazarene
28 Metoxet Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6323
First Presbyterian Church
119 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-4014
Fairview Cemetery: Amacher Road
Bootjack Burial Sites: German Settlement, off Route 219
Thayer Mausoleum: Montmorenci Road, behind St. Leo’s Cemetery
Oakmont Cemetery: Off Montmorenci Road
Ott Cemetery: Evergreen Drive
Parklawn Cemetery: Boot Jack Road, along Route 219
Pine Grove Cemetery: Montmorenci Avenue, Route 948
Sarah Thayer Memorial Cemetery: Rear of St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery,
off Montmorenci Avenue
St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery: Montmorenci Avenue, Route 948
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Services
Art and History
County National Bank
2070 Court St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
PNC Bank
301 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Farmer’s National Bank
173 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Northwest Savings Bank
170 Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Fitness Centers
YMCA
34 North Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1146
Tri-County Karate
164 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3266
Groceries & Supplies
Cliffe’s & the Prescription
Center
223 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 773-3131
Fax (814) 772-3444
Keystone True Value
Hardware Store
14 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 773-5055
Fax (814) 772-3697
Ridgway BiLo Foods
Grocery Store
1 Baker Alley
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-1334
Fax (814) 772-6527
SK Office Supply
31 North Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-7502
Fax (814) 772-6332
Westend Groceries
West Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Palumbo’s Family Meats
111 Montmorenci Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-6328
Specialty
Val’s Embroidery
valsembroideryunlimited@comcast.net
(814) 772-9856
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Kennels
Country Lane Kennels
249 Evergreen Dr.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2587
Shady Maples Kennels
387 Evergreen Dr.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6887
Media
NEWSPAPERS
The Ridgway Record
325 Main St., Suite A
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3161
www.ridgwayrecord.com
McLean Publishing Co.
Dubois Courier Express
500 Jeffers Street
P.O. Box 407
DuBois, PA 15801
Ph. (814) 371-4200
Fax (814) 371-3241
www.thecourierexpress.com
RADIO continued...
WDDH “The Hound”
P.O. Box O
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-9700
Fax (814) 772-9750
www.houndcountry.com
Mega Rock 100.5/105.5
517 1/2 Market Street
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Ph. (814) 965-2921
Fax (814) 965-2214
RADIO
WKBI AM/B-94 FM
Melody Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2821
Transportation
Area Transportation Authority (ATA)
523 Market St.
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-3211
Salons/Spas
Carey Mac’s Salon
209 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2547
(814) 772-CLIP
Hello Beautiful
233 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2887
Appalachian Arts
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 772-0400
www.appalachian-arts.com
A fantastic array of chainsaw art and other works by local artisans are available for viewing and purchasing. This studio offers
classes in pottery, essential oils, carving, print-making, and soap-making. The gallery includes all of this, plus more!
ECCOTA - Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7051
www.eccota.com
A sales gallery and gift shop featuring local, regional and PA wilds artists, classes, conerts and theatrical performances.
Elk County Historical Society
109 Center Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-1032
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
“Reserving past history for the future,” the Elk County Historical Society
has resources for genealogical research and offers a book store, displays,
photographs, postcards, and lumbering history of Elk County.
Art and History
Services
ATMs
Robinson Museum
109 Center Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-1032
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
The Robinson Museum is a part of the Elk
County Historical Society, offering displays and
memorabilia of Elk County’s past.
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway
(814) 776-2174
www.elkwoodarts.com
This shop offers handmade hardwood furniture and wood products and a sales room with gift items, including custom laser-engraving.
Himes Art Gallery
840 Shelvey Summit Road, Kersey
(814) 772-5308
Family owned and oprated art gallery that offers original art work at a reasonable price.
Art lessons available upon appointment.
Enchanted Woodlins
What are “Enchanted Woodlins?” The answer is a unique collection of chainsaw carvings scattered
throughout downtown Ridgway and nearby communities. Included in the Woodlins are animals, totem poles, and other sculptures. Spend a free afternoon trying to locate them all. And if you can’t, just
stop by the Welcome Center on 300 Main Street for an Enchanted Woodlins map.
Lily of the Valley Historical Home Walking Tour
This walking tour is a great way to spend the day in Ridgway. Stop in at the Welcome Center on 300 Main Street to pick
up a walking map and then take a breathtaking stroll through the town viewing historical Victorian homes.
Lumber Heritage Interpretive Walking Tour
Stroll through downtown Ridgway and learn about our rich lumber heritage. Beautiful interpretive signs have been
placed at stragetic locations giving the reader a sense of past commercial, industrial, and residential life.
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Outdoor Recreation
PA State Game Lands
Home to a large number of indigenous birds, reptiles, and mammals, the PA State
Game Lands provide a wonderful wildlife adventure.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Clarion-Little Toby Rails-to-Trails
Bike It, Hike It, Ski It!
This 18-mile attraction in downtown Ridgway runs from Ridgway to Brockway on a flat scenic trail.
www.pavisnet.com/tcrtt
Geo-Caching
The World Wide Web combined with your GPS brings you the unique game of geo-caching. Using the web and a GPS system,
hunt for hidden objects in the hundreds of locations in and around Ridgway. Elk County is part of the Allegheny GeoTrail,
and passports can be validated at the Welcome Center at 300 Main St., Ridgway.
www.alleghenygeotrail.com
Historic Downtown Ridgway
Ridgway’s “Lily of the Valley” motto is “No Wal-Mart, No McDonalds” and home to truly wonderful
shops and restaurants that are part of our National Historic Register District. Walking brochures are
available at the Welcome Center.
Elk Viewing
Route 555, located 20 miles southeast of Ridgway, travels through the heart of the elk range that is home to over 800 wild
elk. From Weedville to Driftwood, along the scenic Bennett Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek, pass through small towns
like Caledonia, Medix Run, Benezette, and Dents Run on your Elk viewing adventure.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Laurel Mill Golf Course
Located two miles west of Ridgway, this relaxing 9-hole public course
on the mountaintop is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.
For the Kids
Across from the YMCA, on the corner of North Broad and Race Streets, you will find the Lyle G.
Hall Community Pool, open to the public from June until August. The pool depth ranges from
2’ to 12’. A baby pool, water slide, and concession stand are also part of the Pool. Just next door is
the Frank Clark Memorial Basketball Courts, which have two full-sized basketball courts, free and
open to the public. Youths and adults from all around the area enjoy the neighboring Skate Park,
built and maintained by the youth of Ridgway with donated funds. There is a pavilion and picnic
tables located close by, which are also free and open to the public.
Recreation
Recreation
Allegheny National Forest
The inviting ANF lures visitors for backpacking, mountain biking, orienteering, geo-caching, horseback riding, hiking,
cross-country skiing, overlook/natural attractions, snowmobile trails, ice fishing, ATV riding, and camping. Ridgway sits
in the southeast corner of the Allegheny National Forest.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Outdoor Recreation
Indoor Recreation
YMCA
Not too keen on the outdoors? Stay active at our local YMCA where you can partake in the following indoor activities:
Racquetball
Swimming
Basketball
Ping-Pong
Arcade games
Pool
Basketball
Weight-lifting
Water aerobics
Yoga
Pilates
Step aerobics
Boot Camp
General fitness
Karate
Check out Tri-County Karate on Main Street for a tough work out.
Sandy Beach
Located three miles west of Ridgway, Sandy Beach offers pavillions for rent,
baseball and softball fields, a playground and fishing. Please call the
Ridgway Township Municipal Building at (814) 773-5625 for more information.
Tennis
The Ridgway Area Middle/High School has three full-size tennis courts that are free and open to public
in the fall, spring, and summer.
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Outdoor Recreation
PA State Game Lands
Home to a large number of indigenous birds, reptiles, and mammals, the PA State
Game Lands provide a wonderful wildlife adventure.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Clarion-Little Toby Rails-to-Trails
Bike It, Hike It, Ski It!
This 18-mile attraction in downtown Ridgway runs from Ridgway to Brockway on a flat scenic trail.
www.pavisnet.com/tcrtt
Geo-Caching
The World Wide Web combined with your GPS brings you the unique game of geo-caching. Using the web and a GPS system,
hunt for hidden objects in the hundreds of locations in and around Ridgway. Elk County is part of the Allegheny GeoTrail,
and passports can be validated at the Welcome Center at 300 Main St., Ridgway.
www.alleghenygeotrail.com
Historic Downtown Ridgway
Ridgway’s “Lily of the Valley” motto is “No Wal-Mart, No McDonalds” and home to truly wonderful
shops and restaurants that are part of our National Historic Register District. Walking brochures are
available at the Welcome Center.
Elk Viewing
Route 555, located 20 miles southeast of Ridgway, travels through the heart of the elk range that is home to over 800 wild
elk. From Weedville to Driftwood, along the scenic Bennett Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek, pass through small towns
like Caledonia, Medix Run, Benezette, and Dents Run on your Elk viewing adventure.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Laurel Mill Golf Course
Located two miles west of Ridgway, this relaxing 9-hole public course
on the mountaintop is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.
For the Kids
Across from the YMCA, on the corner of North Broad and Race Streets, you will find the Lyle G.
Hall Community Pool, open to the public from June until August. The pool depth ranges from
2’ to 12’. A baby pool, water slide, and concession stand are also part of the Pool. Just next door is
the Frank Clark Memorial Basketball Courts, which have two full-sized basketball courts, free and
open to the public. Youths and adults from all around the area enjoy the neighboring Skate Park,
built and maintained by the youth of Ridgway with donated funds. There is a pavilion and picnic
tables located close by, which are also free and open to the public.
Recreation
Recreation
Allegheny National Forest
The inviting ANF lures visitors for backpacking, mountain biking, orienteering, geo-caching, horseback riding, hiking,
cross-country skiing, overlook/natural attractions, snowmobile trails, ice fishing, ATV riding, and camping. Ridgway sits
in the southeast corner of the Allegheny National Forest.
www.pagreatoutdoors.com
Outdoor Recreation
Indoor Recreation
YMCA
Not too keen on the outdoors? Stay active at our local YMCA where you can partake in the following indoor activities:
Racquetball
Swimming
Basketball
Ping-Pong
Arcade games
Pool
Basketball
Weight-lifting
Water aerobics
Yoga
Pilates
Step aerobics
Boot Camp
General fitness
Karate
Check out Tri-County Karate on Main Street for a tough work out.
Sandy Beach
Located three miles west of Ridgway, Sandy Beach offers pavillions for rent,
baseball and softball fields, a playground and fishing. Please call the
Ridgway Township Municipal Building at (814) 773-5625 for more information.
Tennis
The Ridgway Area Middle/High School has three full-size tennis courts that are free and open to public
in the fall, spring, and summer.
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Services
Art and History
County National Bank
2070 Court St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
PNC Bank
301 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Farmer’s National Bank
173 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Northwest Savings Bank
170 Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Fitness Centers
YMCA
34 North Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1146
Tri-County Karate
164 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3266
Groceries & Supplies
Cliffe’s & the Prescription
Center
223 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 773-3131
Fax (814) 772-3444
Keystone True Value
Hardware Store
14 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 773-5055
Fax (814) 772-3697
Ridgway BiLo Foods
Grocery Store
1 Baker Alley
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-1334
Fax (814) 772-6527
SK Office Supply
31 North Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-7502
Fax (814) 772-6332
Westend Groceries
West Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Palumbo’s Family Meats
111 Montmorenci Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-6328
Specialty
Val’s Embroidery
valsembroideryunlimited@comcast.net
(814) 772-9856
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Kennels
Country Lane Kennels
249 Evergreen Dr.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2587
Shady Maples Kennels
387 Evergreen Dr.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6887
Media
NEWSPAPERS
The Ridgway Record
325 Main St., Suite A
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3161
www.ridgwayrecord.com
McLean Publishing Co.
Dubois Courier Express
500 Jeffers Street
P.O. Box 407
DuBois, PA 15801
Ph. (814) 371-4200
Fax (814) 371-3241
www.thecourierexpress.com
RADIO continued...
WDDH “The Hound”
P.O. Box O
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-9700
Fax (814) 772-9750
www.houndcountry.com
Mega Rock 100.5/105.5
517 1/2 Market Street
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Ph. (814) 965-2921
Fax (814) 965-2214
RADIO
WKBI AM/B-94 FM
Melody Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2821
Transportation
Area Transportation Authority (ATA)
523 Market St.
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-3211
Salons/Spas
Carey Mac’s Salon
209 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2547
(814) 772-CLIP
Hello Beautiful
233 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2887
Appalachian Arts
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 772-0400
www.appalachian-arts.com
A fantastic array of chainsaw art and other works by local artisans are available for viewing and purchasing. This studio offers
classes in pottery, essential oils, carving, print-making, and soap-making. The gallery includes all of this, plus more!
ECCOTA - Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7051
www.eccota.com
A sales gallery and gift shop featuring local, regional and PA wilds artists, classes, conerts and theatrical performances.
Elk County Historical Society
109 Center Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-1032
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
“Reserving past history for the future,” the Elk County Historical Society
has resources for genealogical research and offers a book store, displays,
photographs, postcards, and lumbering history of Elk County.
Art and History
Services
ATMs
Robinson Museum
109 Center Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-1032
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org
The Robinson Museum is a part of the Elk
County Historical Society, offering displays and
memorabilia of Elk County’s past.
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway
(814) 776-2174
www.elkwoodarts.com
This shop offers handmade hardwood furniture and wood products and a sales room with gift items, including custom laser-engraving.
Himes Art Gallery
840 Shelvey Summit Road, Kersey
(814) 772-5308
Family owned and oprated art gallery that offers original art work at a reasonable price.
Art lessons available upon appointment.
Enchanted Woodlins
What are “Enchanted Woodlins?” The answer is a unique collection of chainsaw carvings scattered
throughout downtown Ridgway and nearby communities. Included in the Woodlins are animals, totem poles, and other sculptures. Spend a free afternoon trying to locate them all. And if you can’t, just
stop by the Welcome Center on 300 Main Street for an Enchanted Woodlins map.
Lily of the Valley Historical Home Walking Tour
This walking tour is a great way to spend the day in Ridgway. Stop in at the Welcome Center on 300 Main Street to pick
up a walking map and then take a breathtaking stroll through the town viewing historical Victorian homes.
Lumber Heritage Interpretive Walking Tour
Stroll through downtown Ridgway and learn about our rich lumber heritage. Beautiful interpretive signs have been
placed at stragetic locations giving the reader a sense of past commercial, industrial, and residential life.
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Services
Looking for a night out on the town?
Check out the entertainment scene in Ridgway by visiting these local hot spots!
Churches & Cemeteries
Aiello’s Cafe
102 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-6767
Main Street Tavern
135 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 776-2285
Cully’s
231 West Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-2718
The Summit
15129 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway
(814) 776-2311
The Royal Inn
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-3153
Lumberjack’s Lounge
102 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9544
Jordan’s Bar & Grill
169 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-3211
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
Gillis Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3261
Bethlehem Lutheran
212 Cook Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-1953
St. Leo’s Magnus Catholic
111 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3135
First Lutheran
331 South Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5381
Christian & Missionary Alliance
16915 Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6266
Trinity United Methodist
Church
19 S. Broad Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-5212
Church of Christ
225 Ash Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6242
Social Clubs
American Legion Post 208
330 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7425
Knights of Columbus, Servidea Council 1064
331 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-4611
Elks Social Club Lodge #872
201 South Mill Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5025
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1183
237 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5093
Fraternal Order of Eagles
339 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-7435
Ridgway Township Sportsmen’s Club
Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-5625
VFW Club
117 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-0036
Faith United Church of Christ
400 Ash Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-0861
Hallton Church of Christ
River Road in Hallton
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8227
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Kersey Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7050
Evangelical Covenant Church
315 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-0013
Grace Episcopal Church
216 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6132
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Services
Nightlife/Clubs
Nightlife
Ridgway Church of the Nazarene
28 Metoxet Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6323
First Presbyterian Church
119 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-4014
Fairview Cemetery: Amacher Road
Bootjack Burial Sites: German Settlement, off Route 219
Thayer Mausoleum: Montmorenci Road, behind St. Leo’s Cemetery
Oakmont Cemetery: Off Montmorenci Road
Ott Cemetery: Evergreen Drive
Parklawn Cemetery: Boot Jack Road, along Route 219
Pine Grove Cemetery: Montmorenci Avenue, Route 948
Sarah Thayer Memorial Cemetery: Rear of St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery,
off Montmorenci Avenue
St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery: Montmorenci Avenue, Route 948
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Shopping
Services
Ridgway Area School District (Public)
Thomas Butler, Superintendent
P.O. Box 447
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-6080 Fax (814) 776-4299
Email: butlertom@ridgwayedu.com
www.ridgwayareaschooldistrict.com
St. Leo’s Catholic School (Private)
Mary Detwiler, Principal
117 Depot St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-9775 Fax (814) 772-9295
Email: stleorid@stleos-parish.org
www.stleos-parish.org
Elk County Catholic High School (Private)
Sandra Florig, Principal
600 Maurus Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 834-7800 Fax (814) 781-3441
Email: ecc@ncentral.com
www.ecchs.com
Community Education Council
Kris Kronenwetter, Executive Director
4 Erie Avenue, Suite 200
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-3437 Fax (814) 781-3447
Email: Kris@ed-council.org
www.ed-council.org
Emergency Services
POLICE
Ridgway Borough Police
Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5125
Elk County Sheriff
Jeff Krieg, Sheriff
Elk County Courthouse
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-5353
Pennsylvania State Police
Boot Jack Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6136
AMBULANCE
Ridgway Ambulance Corporation
120 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 297
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3633
Email:
ridgwayambulance@alltel.net
www.ridgwayambulance.org
FIRE
Ridgway Fire Department, Inc.
30 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 391
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8085
www.ridgwayfire.org
Medical Care & Assistance
HOSPITALS
Med Express
94 Hospital St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 788-5555
Elk Regional Health Center
763 Johnsonburg Rd.
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 788-8000
www.elkregional.org
DuBois Medical Supply Co.
225 South Street
Ridgway, PA
(814) 776-0501
NURSING & HOME
CARE
Helpmates, Inc.
250 W. Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6850
www.helpmatesinc.com
Community Nurses, Inc.
94 Hospital St. 3rd Floor
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5705
Ridgmont
675 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6608
www.wrc.org
Lazy River Canoe Rental
40 West Main Street, Ridgway (814) 389-2732
Our guided float program is unique to this river, and offered by Lazy River Canoe Rental exclusively.
In addition to our traditional rental fleet, we have “white water river tubes”. These river tubes are designed specifically for long
distance river floating.
Micki’s Flower Basket
405 Front Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-5683
A full-services flower shop for every occasion, Micki’s offers flowers,
balloons, candy, gifts, and Teleflora wire service.
River Valley Surplus
203 North Broad, Ridgway
(814) 773-3237
www.rivervalleysurplus.com
We buy and sell guns, ammo, and military equipment.
Shopping
Services
Education
Country Squirrel Outfitters
3 Main Street, Ridgway (814)776-6285
www/countrysquirreloutfitters.com
Looking to spend the day outdoors? You can find all the equipment you need, which offers canoes, bikes, cross country skis,
kayaks, fishing, camping, hiking and more. Located on the banks of the beautiful Clarion River.
SK Office Supply
31 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7502
This husband-and-wife business sells office products and
office furniture. SK also offers copy and fax services and will order
you whatever you need that it doesn’t have.
The Shop on Main
213 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-0299
Local, handmade, recycled and unique merchandise in a
boutique style shop with an artistic twist.
South Street Botanical Design
130 South Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9660
www.southstreetbotanicaldesigns.com
Unparalleled fresh floral designs and delivery, garden and gift store, largest Vera Bradley dealer in the area.
Gourmet food and dip mixes. Children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for dress and play.
Super Shine Carpet and Tile Cleaners / Today’s Carpet and Furniture
301 North Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7119
www.supershinecarpetcleaners.com
For all your furniture or flooring needs, contact Billie Jo or Josh, or stop buy their show room on Route 219, North of Ridgway.
Ferragine’s Spas & Pools and Sugarhouse Candles
132 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 776-6635
Stroll through grandma’s cupboards and you will find our handmade candles, antiques and country primitive items, as well as vintage and more. Full service spa and pool retailer.
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Shopping
Appalachian Arts
Route 219 South, Ridgway (814) 772-0400 www.appalacian-arts.com
A fantastic array of chainsaw art and other works by local artisans. Classes in pottery, carving, print-making, and soap-making.
Clarion River Trading Company
19 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814) 772-5908
This unique shop sells antiques, sportswear, and wildlife-oriented gifts.
Cliffe’s & the Prescription Center
223 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 773-3131
No matter what you need, you can find it at Cliffe’s. A pharmacy and gift shop, Cliffe’s features
watches and jewelry, Russel Stover candy, MoneyGrams, digital and 35mm cameras,
photography, copier, and fax services and a Kodak Picture maker.
Dan Smith’s Candies & Gifts
219 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 772-4707 www.dansmithscandies.com
A full line of delicious Dan Smith’s candies and precious gift items for everyone is available here.
Elkwood Arts
324 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway (814) 776-2174 www.elkwoodarts.com
At Elkwood Arts, you can find beautiful, handmade, hardwood furniture and wood products, including custom
laser engraving. This shop offers perfect items for any home or gift-giving. Corporate gifts and fund-raisers
available, too.
ECCOTA - Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street, Ridgway (814) 772-7051 www.eccota.com
A sales gallery and gift shop featuring local, regional and PA wilds artists, classes, conerts and theatrical performances.
Gifts and Goodies - Craft Co-Op
Main Street, Rigway (814) 772-4438
A unique shop with something for everyone. Featuring handmade items by local crafters, jewelry, candles, country primitives, purses, baby gifts, and much more.
Gallery 219 Antiques
114 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814)772-1900
Antiques and collectibles, ranging fron items dating back to the turn of the century to classic Americna fron the ‘50’s
J.T.’s Cigars & The Windgate Winery
29 North Broad Street, Ridgway (814) 772-6936
Hadnrolled imported and domestic cigars, cigar accessories, wine, wine accessories, gourmet items, gift
baskets, etc.
Two Scoops
241 Main Street, Rigway (814) 772-0031
1950’s Soda fountain, antiques, giftwares, textiles and holiday gifts.
Keystone True Value Hardware Store
14 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 773-5055
The full-line True Value Hardware Store has all your hardware needs, gift and decorating items, and more!
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Medical Care & Assistance Employment Assistance
PA CareerLink
North Central Workforce
Continued...
Elk County CareerLink
Development Office
DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS
Paul Z. Rees, DMD
Cole Orthodontic Associates, Inc.
200 South Street
Joseph C. Cole DMD
Ridgway, PA 15853
Office 103 Center Street
(814) 776-1293
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-7674
PHYSICIAN
Bright Smiles Dental Care
Fernan Family Practice, LLC
104 Metoxet Street
200 S. Mill Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-3003
Ph. (814) 772-0722
OPTOMETRIST
Mary Reed DaCanal, OD
207 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-0674
Fax (814) 772-9318
Elk County Eye Clinic
207 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 772-8836
County Government
Elk County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1161
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Visitor’s Information
Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-1424
Fax (814) 772-2188
E-mail: ridgwaychamber@ncentral.com
www.ridgwaychamber.com
321 State Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2857
Email tbogacki@state.pa.us
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
651 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3162
Email jnelson@ncentral.com
Services
Shopping
Cenni’s Distributor Inc.
1049 Center Street Ext., Ridgway (814) 772-2691
Cenni’s beer distributor offers a large selection of popular and specialty beer. Soda drinks and ice are sold, as well.
Services
Legislative Information
State House
of Representatives
75th District
Matt Gabler (Republican)
State Senate
25th District
Joseph B. Scarnati
(Republican)
52 South St. Marys Street
Suite 2
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-6301
Fax (814) 781-7213
District Office
325 Pennsylvania Avenue
Warren, PA 16365
Ph. (814) 726-7201
Fax (814) 226-1867
Toll Free 800-222-9190
150-B East Wing
PO Box 202075
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2020
Ph. (717) 260-6142
Toll Free 866-901-2916
27 E. Park Avenue
Dubois, PA 15801
Ph. (814) 375-4688
Fax (814) 375-5955
187 Capitol Building
Senate Box 203025
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3025
Ph. (717) 787-7084
Fax (717) 772-9999
Senator Patrick Toomey
B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.
Ph. (202) 224-4254
393 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Congressman Glenn Thompson
Ph. (866) 802-2833
124 Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph. (202) 255-5121
Fax (202) 255-5796
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Dining
Services
Borough of Ridgway
108 Main Street
P.O. Box 149
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-1125
Ridgway Township
Ridgway Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-5625
Real Estate Agencies
Anderson & Kime Realty
Services, Inc.
212 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-6125
www.anderson-kime.com
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Constance Mildrew
200 Washington St. .
St. Marys, PA 15857
Ph. (814) 781-7337
Fax (814) 781-7469
Email: cmildrew@penn.com
Insurance
Anderson & Kime
Insurance, Inc.
101 Madison Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 776-6129
www.anderson-kime.com
Chamber Choice
7000 Stonewood Drive
Suite 251
Wexford, PA 15090
(800) 377-3539
James E. Borst &
Associates, Inc.
225 South Street
P.O. Box 512
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-2161
Beimel & Gerg Insurance
Agency
12 South Mill Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7272
www.allstate.com
Culbertson Financial
Services
Dan Aiello, CTFA
3075 Enterprise Drive, Suite 200
State College, PA 16801
(800) 292-3001
daiello@culbertsonfinancial
services.net
UPMC Health Plan
One Chatham Center, Suite 900
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 454-7899
www.upmchealhplan.com
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Recycling
Elk County Recycling/Solid Waste Department
Rebecca Titchner, Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator
Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-5373
Fax (814) 776-5379
Email: elkrecycling@ncentral.com
www.co.elk.pa.us/recycling/
Utilities
Electric
Allegheny Power Co.
(800) 255-3443
Gas
National Fuel
1100 State St.
Erie, PA 16501
(800) 365-3234
Television/Cable
Comcast
(800) 266-2278
Telecommunications
Windstream
320 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
For new phone line, call: (800) 255-8357
For Broadband-DSL, call: (814) 776-5245
Internet/DSL
North Central Internet
651 Montmorenci Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3162
www.ncentral.com
Water & Sewer
Ridgway Borough
Ridgway Township
108 Main Street
Ridgway Drive
P.O. Box 149
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814)773-5625
(814) 776-1125
Patalano’s Place II
163 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-7576
Fresh baked bread and dough from scratch. Stromboli’s, Pizza, Subs, Salads and Dinner Menu.
G’s Italian Pasteries and Bake Shop. Cakes, trays, baskets made to order.
Jordan’s Bar & Grill
Joey’s Bakery
Fox’s Pizza Den
169 Main Street, Ridgway
204 Main Street, Ridgway
225 Depot Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-3211
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(814) 776-2189
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Dining
Services
Local Government
Aiello Cafe
102 N. Broad Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-6767
Aiello Cafe is a restaurant and sports bar specializing in Italian food. It offers several services, including a
large banquet hall for meetings and receptions, catering, special orders, deliveries, and the famous
“Godfather” sandwich.
Lumberjack’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant
102 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9544
Lumberjack’s theme and decor is based on the rich history of the local lumbering business. The entire siding
of the building is constructed of hemlock. As you walk through the front entrance, you are welcomed by large,
life-like cement cast trees and a hand-painted mural of the Victorian era of downtown Ridgway. Historic local
lumbering photos adorn the entry walls.
Royal Drive In
Boot Jack Road, Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 776-6815
With sandwiches, fries, soft serve & hard serve ice cream, the Royal Drive In diner is a perfect roadside stop.
The Royal Inn featuring LaValle’s Italian Garden Restaurant
Boot Jack Road, Route 219 South, Ridgway
(814) 773-3153
www.royalinnpa.com
Enjoy an evening of irresistibly delicious food and drink served by an experienced staff ready to cater to your
every need. The dining room and lounge are open for dinner everyday except Sunday. The facility is also the perfect place to host
banquets, conferences, meetings and weddings.
South Street Botanical Design
Ling Ling Chinese Restaurant
130 South Street, Ridgway
201 Main Street, Ridgway
(814) 772-9660
(814) 772-9591
www.southstreetbotanicaldesigns.com
Enjoy luncheons, brunches, tea parties, and dessert parties by reservation in a garden
conservatory atmosphere.
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Directions
Elk County Elk Farm
2781 Lake City Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-6810
www.elkcountyelkfarm.com
This family-owned and operated bed and breakfast plus elk farm is located on Route 949,
12 miles south of Ridgway. It is Elk County’s only working domestic elk farm.
Elk Terrace Lodge & Winslow
Meadows Lodge
Benezette, PA 15821
The Elk Terrace and Winslow
Meadow Lodges are the perfect “getaways.” These luxurious
retreats boast all the comforts of
home and many amenities. The
lodges and their surrounding are
a retreat for all seasons and offer
something for everyone.
The Benezette Hotel
95 Winslow Hill Road
Benezette, PA 15821
www.benezettehotel.com
The Benezette Hotel is a full service restaurant offering great food
at a resonable price, served in a
friendly casual atmosphere. Open
7 days a week!
Faircroft Bed & Breakfast
1181 Montmorenci Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-8642
www.faircroftbnb.com
This 1885 country house
offers 3 or 4 rooms with
breakfast served, two living
rooms with television, stereo,
games and books, sun porch, patio,
and 75 acres of land.
The Royal Inn
Route 219 North
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3153
www.royalinnpa.com
A charming country inn with 44 rooms will delight the north-central Pennsylvania visitor! Come enjoy the
reasonable rates, country hospitality and the convenience of our restaurant and lounge on the premises.
The Towers Victorian Inn
330 South Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-7657
www.towersinn.com
This historic Victorian bed and breakfast is an elegant and authentic 1865 Italianate lumber baron’s mansion
with beautiful guest rooms and private baths.
Directions
Where to Stay
Where to Stay
From I-80 East:
Take Exit 111 to Penfield.
Follow Route 153 to Route 219 North to Ridgway.
From Erie, PA or Jamestown, NY:
Follow Route 6 East to Route 666.
Follow 948 South to Ridgway.
From Buffalo, NY:
Follow Route 219 South to Ridgway.
From I-80 West:
Take Exit 81 to Hazen.
Follow Route 28 North.
Route 28 North meets Route 219 North to Ridgway.
Elk County, PA
Wapiti Woods
5186 River Road, State Route 255
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-7525
www.wapitiwoods.com
Six knotty pine guest cabins sleep 1-8 in each. Modern amenities. Quiet, wooded creekside setting. Perfect!
The Summit Fireside Lodge & Grill
15129 Boot Jack Rd.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2311
This hotel offers rooms at an economical price only four miles from downtown Ridgway.
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History
History of Ridgway
Hyde Hotel, 1949
Table of Contents
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3
Where to Stay
10
Services
ATMs
Fitness Centers
Groceries & Supplies
Kennels
Media
Transportation
Salons/Spas
Churches & Cemeteries
Education
Emergency Services
Medical Care & Assistance
County Government
Visitor’s Information
Employment Assistance
Legislative Information
Local Government
Real Estate Agencies
Insurance
Recycling
Utilities
15
Directions
16
History of Ridgway
17
Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
Last Passenger Train, 1955 Clarion River Bridge
There is little recorded prior to 1824 about the discovery of Elk County, but there have been findings that the first
families to call this area home were the Seneca Indians. There have been some artifact findings nearby, and the Great
Iroquois “Main Road” from Olean, New York to Kittanning, Pennsylvania crossed the Clarion River on the outskirts
of what is now known as Ridgway, Pennsylvania.
There is also legend that the Indian Maid of the Blue Rock married General Slade in 1809, with Chief
Tamaqua, a Seneca chief, performing the ceremony. The legend claims that they opened a trading post
in Portland Mills, an area just outside of Ridgway, in the 1800s.
Until 1824, there were no houses or streets, only thick forests and wild animals. Then, in the early
1800s, Jacob Ridgway, a wealthy man from Philadelphia, purchased 100,000 acres of land in
northwestern Pennsylvania; 40,000 of those acres were located in what is now Elk County.
In 1821, when he wanted to sell the land to settlers, Jacob Ridgway hired James Lyle Gillis to come here from
Philadelphia to start a community. Mr.Gillis first cleared a spot of land on Montmorenci, intending to lure farmers
to this area. He built a house and farm buildings there. However, he soon found that the growing season for good
farming on a large scale was too short and decided to move to what is now Ridgway, capitalizing on the abundance
of timber and availability of natural water transportation.
The intersection of Elk Creek and the Clarion River was an ideal place for a lumbering town. Gillis
gradually convinced city people that there was much money to be made from the timber in the
surrounding forests, which could also easily be floated down the Clarion River to market. From this,
Ridgway was born and named for the man who owned the land.
In 1833, the clearing was surveyed and a town site laid out. The lots extended north and south, and the majority
were 65-feet wide by 160-feet long. The streets varied from 60- to 90-feet in width. Ridgway and Gillis, evidently
with eyes to the future, reserved two acres in the center of the area from sale. This became the public square and is
now occupied by the Elk County Courthouse and County Jail.
If you would like more information related to the history of Ridgway and Elk County, please contact the Elk County
Historical Society at (814) 776-1032 or elkctyhistoricalsociety@alltel.net. You can also visit them on the web at
www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Furthermore, you may find more historical information at the Ridgway Heritage Council’s website:
www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org.
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Things to Do
Dining
Shopping
Nightlife
Social Clubs
Art and History
Outdoor & Indoor Recreation
Ridgway-Elk County
Chamber of Commerce
Ridgway, Pennsylvania …
Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds and
Gateway to the Allegheny National
Forest
By: Michelle Bogacki
Ridgway Main Street Manager
Visit Ridgway...
You will soon feel the sense of pride we have for our community. No matter what the season, there
is something here for everyone to enjoy. Ridgway hosts many exciting events throughout the year
and is always a favorite for nature lovers and those who are just looking to get away.
We are proud of what Ridgway has to offer in our unique downtown shops and eateries. Spend
time in downtown Ridgway; shopping, admiring the art gallery, dining, and experiencing our
historic past and catching a glimpse of our bright future. Or simply walk the neighborhoods that
showcase our amazing Hyde Murphy history in our mammoth mansions.
Ridgway sets within the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds which certainly showcases the recreation
that nature provides. We have many opportunities as the gateway to the 500,000 acres of the
Allegheny National Forest. Just some of the activities include geo-caching, hiking, biking, trails,
canoeing, camping, and of course, fishing.
The Clarion River corridor is a gem of nature. Ridgway is proud to be the trail head for the
Clarion River-Little Toby Rail Trail which follows the Clarion River 18 miles to Brockway, PA.
Whether biking, canoeing, cross country skiing or hiking the area, be sure to keep an eye open for
a bald eagle that may fly overhead.
Don’t forget to stop at our Welcome Center located at the corner of Main and Broad Streets for
more specific information to facilitate your stay.
Michelle
A Chamber of Commerce may be defined as a “vehicle” for mobilizing people to accomplish agreed-upon goals for the
betterment of the community.
Its specific purposes are to:
· Increase business growth and development of jobs within the market
· Assist in the orderly growth and development of the community and its people
· Contribute to building healthy markets to assure economic stability
· Retain the private enterprise system with free competitive markets
Chamber of Commerce
A Chamber of Commerce is a community’s business advocate. How this mechanism is best utilized is determined by
the needs and desires of business and the community.
A spirit of volunteerism and desire to contribute something back to the community are two important components,
helping to lay the foundation of a Chamber of Commerce.
Membership is open to any firm or individual who shares a common interest in improving and enriching the
community. Members pay annual dues as their contribution to the organization and to help compensate expenses of
the Chamber. Membership renewal occurs every January. A variety of services, publications, programs, and events are
made available to the membership and their employees.
The organization is run by a Board of Directors, elected by the Chamber’s membership. The Board of Directors is
earmarked to set the policies and procedures for the Chamber. The policies and procedures set forth by the Board of
Directors become the responsibility of the paid administrator (Executive Director). He or she, along with his or her
staff, works with volunteers on task forces and committees to develop and implement courses of action for programs,
events, position statements, issues, and so forth.
In conjunction with the Steering Committee, the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce hired a Main Street
Manager. This position was created in order to pursue economic growth for Ridgway and the surrounding Township.
The Main Street Program is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development.
The Steering Committee consists of representatives from the Chamber, Ridgway Industrial Development
Corporation, Borough of Ridgway, Ridgway Township, Ridgway Area School District, and Ridgway Heritage Council.
A Chamber’s activities or issues can be virtually unlimited. Again, this is determined by the needs of its members and
community, as well as the ability of the Chamber. Projects are undertaken only after sound and thorough analysis of
their value and importance is determined.
A Chamber is a civic clearinghouse, a public relations counselor, and a research and promotion medium. Simply put,
a Chamber of Commerce is people working together to make their community a better place to live, work, and invest.
One board member once said, “Our Chamber is the Booster Club for all the businesses in and around Ridgway.”
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Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest
Visitor's
Stop in the Welcome Center to
see the 7’ chainsaw carving of
Sasquatch.
Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Ph. (814) 776-1424
Fax (814) 772-2188
ridgwaychamber@ncentral.com
www.ridgwaychamber.com
Designed By: Sarah Buehler
Please note: Reproduction of this document is prohibited.
GUIDE
“Lily of the Valley”
National Historic Register District
Presented to you by the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce
www.ridgwaychamber.com