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Foxburg & Emlenton

The Allegheny-Clarion Valley

The Allegheny River runs through a spectacular and densely forested valley where quaint Victorian homes lie just across the river in the town of Emlenton.

At the corner of Main Street and Second, stands America's first steam-powered grist mill. Built in 1875, the Mill surrounding community hosts a holiday extravaganza each year during an Old Fashioned Christmas in Oil Country.

Not far away, Foxburg is home to the American Golf Hall of Fame and the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States. Two Interstate-80 exits provide easy access to these nostalgic towns and recreation on the 'wild and scenic' Allegheny River.

Wild and Scenic Clarion River

The Clarion River meanders for more than 100 miles past undisturbed forests and steep-sided hillsides, providing spectacular views and a sense of isolation. The Clarion is located in northwestern Pennsylvania and a major tributary to the Allegheny River. The East and West Branches of the river originate in McKean County and flow southerly before merging at Johnsonburg in Elk County. The East Branch Dam located northeast of Johnsonburg controls the headwaters. From the confluence at Johnsonburg, the river flows 95 miles before emptying into the Allegheny just south of Foxburg. From Ridgway in Elk County to the backwaters of the Piney Reservoir in Clarion County, 51.7 miles is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River with recreational and scenic segments. The Clarion has a unique picturesque quality with diverse and mature vegetation, sinuous channels and varying water conditions. This river is truly a wild and scenic waterway.

The Clarion is popular for family canoeing, as well as for trophy brown trout and small mouth bass fishing.  Public access locations are available at Portland Mills and Irwin Run Bridge.

American Golf Hall of Fame
Rt. 58, Foxburg, 4 mi. S of Exit 45 and 6 mi. E of Exit 42 of I-80
(724) 659-3196
Foxburg Country Club's quaint log clubhouse is the home of the AGHF Library-Museum. Photos & exhibits depict the history of golf from its beginnings over 400 years ago.

Golf was introduced to America by Joseph M. Fox, a wealthy businessman from the Emlenton area who learned the game in St. Andrews. He built a 9-hole course on his Foxburg estate and then later built the Foxburg Country Club. Oldest golf course in continuous use in the USA. Open April through October, 7 days a week.

Foxburg Free Library
Foxburg, I-80
Exits 42 or 45
Constructed of native gray stone, this building was completed in February 1910 with the ardent support and backing of Miss Hannah Fox. It was given to the town of Foxburg in memory of her mother, Mrs. Samuel Fox. The building was designed to be maintained as a library, men's room and recreation hall.

Foxburg Wine Cellars
65 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
724-659-0021
This winery features 27 varieties of wines. Free tasting and winery tours available. Large Gift - Retail Outlet features smoked meats, imported cheese, clothing, coffees and is the home of wine making supplies. Located in Foxburg, just 4 miles off I-80 at Exit 45. Open daily 12-8

The Red Brick
17 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
724-659-0075
The 150 year old Fox Estate office building selling quality artwork, hand-made crafts and antiques located in historical Foxburg. 4 miles off I-80 Exit 45.

• Discover 150 reasons to come downtown in Clarion, the "Autumn Leaf Capital of the World".D-3 20 minutes
• Golf on the nation's oldest course in Foxburg, the home of the American Golf Hall of Fame.C-4 15 minutes
• A 1500-foot panoramic view of the magnificent Brady's Bend is breathtaking from the Brady Narrows Overlook on Rt. 68.C-5 30 minutes

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