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HistoryBucks County (population 541,000) was one of the original counties founded by William Penn in November, 1682, alongside Chester and Delaware County. Bucks County is a contraction of Buckinghamshire, an England shire where the Penns lived for generations. Doylestown, which has been the county seat for the past 200 years, was named for William Doyle, an innkeeper. The county seat Area Bucks County encompasses approximately 608 square miles of land and 15.8 square miles of water. The ease of country living can be enjoyed in Bucks County’s timeless landscape. Bucks County is centrally located area provides convenient accessibility to nearby cities in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Lifestyle History comes alive as you explore the places that shaped America. Visit the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and changed the course of the American Revolution. Discover a 300 year old village at Historic Fallsington. Visit Historic Doylestown and Historic New Hope. Go hiking, camping, biking, golfing, tubing and canoeing. The scenic Delaware River is a haven for fishing, boating and sailing. Take in the Delaware Canal State Park as you hike or bike along the 60-mile trail. Browse our inviting antique shops and shopping villages for art, fashions, and hand-crafted collectibles. There are dozens of restaurants offering favorite country and traditional cuisine in perfect period atmospheres.
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