North East Borough land was first purchased from the state by a man named Brown, who sold it to an Eastern speculator by the name of Gibson in 1804. In 1808, a tavern was built on the site of what is now Haynes House. A village formed around the tavern and was called Burgettstown. In 1819 the name was changed to Gibsonville in honor of the speculator, who owned most of the property and who had donated the park in the center of the borough.

On February 27, 1834, the village was incorporated as the Borough of North East.

North East Township was first called Lower Greenfield. But when it was organized, the name North East was given because of its position as the most northeastern township of the original sixteen (16) townships. North East was the first of the lakeshore townships to be settled. Joseph Shadduck, who came from Vermont, was the first, purchasing a tract in 1794 near the center of the township. George and Henry Hurst, from New Jersey, followed and, with Shadduck, made a settlement. By 1820, the township had 1,068 residents; by 1880, it had 2,152.

North East is a Borough in Erie County, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Erie PA. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for cherries and grapes. Additionally, the town has a very strong industrial base with several food service and manufacturing companies providing jobs and revenue for the area. The two volunteer fire companies that serve the Borough hold an annual Cherry Festival in July. An annual Wine Country Harvest Festival is the highlight of fall in September, and many other community events throughout the year make North East a memorable place. North East is served by the top-rated North East School District and other private elementary schools. The name North East seems to be a misnomer since the borough is located in extreme northwestern Pennsylvania, but it is so named for its northeastern-most location within Erie County. Downtown North East is on the National Registry of Historic Places and has been since the early 1990’s. North East is also home to some of the best fishing in the world with steelhead, perch and whitefish being the primary game fish.

We are lucky to have one of two (2) guarded lakefront beaches in PA in our backyard. Lake Erie provides many benefits including enjoyable weather, breathtaking sunsets, and all four seasons – which makes North East Borough a popular tourist attraction and a great place to live!

We care about the growth of our town and the people in it. We hope to see you soon, experiencing everything we love so much! Contact us today for any questions or concerns.