Vernon Township, Pennsylvania

Vernon Township, Crawford County,
Pennsylvania
PennDOT facility
Nickname: 
The Golden Link
Location of Vernon Township in Crawford County
Location of Crawford County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCrawford
Area
 • Total
29.57 sq mi (76.58 km2)
 • Land29.56 sq mi (76.56 km2)
 • Water0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Highest elevation
(Top of Round Top)
1,512 ft (461 m)
Lowest elevation1,060 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,310
 • Estimate 
(2024)
5,243
 • Density184.8/sq mi (71.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code814
FIPS code42-039-80000
Websitewww.vernontwp-pa.gov

Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,310 at the 2020 census, down from 5,630 at the 2010 census.

According to the township's website, Vernon Township is nicknamed the "Golden Link" due to its location between the county seat (Meadville) and the largest natural lake in the state (Conneaut Lake), as well as being the self-described business center of Crawford County.