COUNTY OF CAMERON

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Cameron County is the commonwealth’s second smallest in both land area, at 398 square miles, and population. In 2010, according to the census, the population was 5,085. It was founded and formed on March 29, 1860, from parts of McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Clinton, and Potter counties. Emporium, the county seat, was incorporated into the county on October 13, 1864. Today, the county is the heart of the powdered metal industry. The county is the birthplace of the famous screen and TV star Tom Mix. Another favorite son is Rick Peltz, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. The flagstone surrounding the tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery was quarried here. The county was one of several to contribute sharpshooters and is the sight of the disembarkation of the famous Bucktail Brigade during the Civil War. An outdoor paradise, the county boasts opportunities for hunters, fishermen, and nature enthusiasts. It has a reputation for its natural beauty. It is a great escape for people living the hectic rush of city life, but residents here call it a “beautiful place to live.” It is located in the "Heart of the PA Wilds".