Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its county seat is Ridgway. The county was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield, and McKean Counties.

The Elk County government is composed of three elected commissioners who serve four-year terms. The commissioners are responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and overseeing county departments. The county is also served by a sheriff, district attorney, coroner, and prothonotary.

The county is part of the Pennsylvania State Senate's 25th district and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' 67th and 68th districts.

The county is home to several state parks, including Bendigo State Park, Elk State Park, and Sinnemahoning State Park. The county is also home to the Elk County Historical Society, which operates a museum and archives in Ridgway.

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