Punxsutawney

Since 1887 an animal in Punxsutawney, in the west-central part of the state, has been the center of a staged appearance each February 2. In what has become a media event, a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil is the center of attention of television weathermen and newspaper photographers. Although promoters of…

Punxsutawney is known for its annual celebration of Groundhog Day (February 2), during which a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil emerges from its underground home to forecast the weather. The county was created in 1804 and named for Thomas Jefferson. Brookville is the county seat. The…