Austin, Pennsylvania, is a small town of about 700 people nestled in the mountains of southern Potter County, Pennsylvania.
The people here are friendly, country-folk, who look after one another. It's really like having a large family.
For example, my wife and I visited the Philippines for three (3) weeks in March. While we were gone our drainage pipe froze. I could not locate where the pipe was frozen by myself. But, my neighbors on both sides of our home worked all day, found where the freeze was and thawed it out. That's the type of people we have here.
Austin is noted for having the second (2nd) largest flood disaster in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1911 our dam burst killing 78 known individuals and destroying the town. The dam ruins still remain. A group of people formed an organization called the Austin Dam Memorial Association who have cleaned up the area surrounding the dam ruins, built a park and camping area. Please visit The Austin Dam website. We also have a highly respected museum here in town called the E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society. It is located on Main Street.
While touring Bohol, Philippines, we met some Russian Tourists and also learned that the Russians have become one of the top touring citizens in the world, rivaling Japan and China. So, keep Austin, Pennsylvania, in mind when you are planning your next vacation. If you are naturalists who want to tour an american country-side in the rural United States, then Austin should be on your list of places to see. We will have the lights on for ya.
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