WELCOME TO BENEZETTE TOWNSHIP
Located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, Benezette Township is known as being the best location to catch a glimpse of the state’s elk herd, the largest free-roaming elk herd east of the Mississippi River. Alongside the premier elk watching, the area offers a wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the beautiful landscape such as hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and more.
Latest News
Controlled Structure Burn Scheduled for May 18
The Jay Township Volunteer Fire Company will be conducting a controlled structure burn on Saturday, May 18 on Station Road.
Planned Power Outage April 30, 2024
West Penn Power has scheduled a planned power outage that will impact customers in Benezette, Driftwood, Sinnamahoning, and Westport on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The outage is scheduled to start at approximately 9AM until approximately 11AM. Customers affected by the outage are scheduled to receive two automated phone calls prior to the event – April 18 and April 29.
Please click on the link below for information about Planned Outages including how customers can stay informed:
Planned Outages (firstenergycorp.com)
Please contact West Penn Power at 1-800-686-0021 with questions.
Prescribed Burns on March 27
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting prescribed burns on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 between Dent’s Run Viewing Area and Dewey Road.