Lancaster County, sometimes nicknamed the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located in the south central part of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 552,984, making it Pennsylvania's sixth-most populous county. Its county seat is also Lancaster. Lancaster County comprises the Lancaster, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. Lancaster County is a tourist destination with its Amish community being a major attraction. The ancestors of the Amish began to immigrate to colonial Pennsylvania in the early 18th century to take advantage of the religious freedom offered by William Penn, as well as the area's rich soil and mild climate. They were joined by French Huguenots fleeing the religious persecution of Louis XIV. There were also significant numbers of English, Welsh and Ulster Scots.

Founded: May 10, 1729
Named for: Lancaster, Lancashire
Seat: Lancaster
Largest city: Lancaster
Total: 984 sq mi (2,548.55 km²)
Land: 944 sq mi (2,444.95 km²)
Water: 40 sq mi (103.6 km²), 4.1
Density: auto/sq mi (/km²)
Time zone: Eastern: UTC-5-4
Website: [www.co.lancaster.pa.us]
Official Website: http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us
Wikidata description: county in Pennsylvania, United States
Wikidata id: Q142369
Wikidata label: Lancaster County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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