Somerset County
Formed April 17, 1795 out of Bedford County and named for Somersetshire, England. County seat of Somerset was incorporated in 1804. Settlement followed the course of Forbes Road, opened 1758. This farm county is noted for production of maple syrup.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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