About Williamsport, PA

Incorporated in 1806, Williamsport is the county seat for Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Internationally known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball, annually Williamsport invites the people from all over the world to spend the last 2 weeks of August celebrating the best in youth baseball.

Williamsport's roots are in the surrounding hills. In the late 19th century, the community was known as "The Lumber Capital of the World" due to its thriving lumber industry. With the success of the lumber industry, Williamsport took on another world first, becoming known for having more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the world, as witnessed by the local high school nickname "Millionaires".

Today, Williamsport is a thriving community, becoming a central hub for many of the Gas & Energy and Servicing companies that support the development of the Marcellus Shale field, one of the world's largest suppliers of natural gas.

Welcome to Williamsport, a community that is quick to celebrate special occasions, events and significant holidays, such as Mardi Gras and the St. Patrick's Day parade. Williamsport also welcomes the world to its unique celebration of First Friday, a special celebration on of the first Friday of every month.

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