A Community that Celebrates its Rural History
Established in 1853, Knox is known for its small-town charm, agricultural heritage, and its annual Horsethief Festival, celebrating its rural history & traditions.
Beaver Creek Nature Area
With 750 acres of meadows and wetlands stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill, pack your picnic baskets and binoculars to lookout for wildlife and spend a day outdoors.
Campgrounds
2 major campgrounds, Quiet Acres Camping and Wolf’s Camping Resort, are a minute drive from Interstate 80.
Cricket Field
Knox is home to the Clarion Eagles cricket team and field. Watch the action-packed matches throughout the spring and summertime.
Horsethief Capital
Home to historic horse thieves, experience Knox through its annual summer event, featuring re-enactments, line dancing, and community festivities.
6 Minutes from I-80
6 minutes from Interstate 80, you can easily reach Knox from exit 53.
How It All Began
Knox was once known as “Edenburg.” Due to the Oil Boom, the town responded by building more hotels, saloons, and stores, which led to its growth. It earned its true place on the map when the Knox Glass Bottle Company opened in 1917.
Horsethief Capital of the World
The town is now known as the “Horsethief Capital of the World” and its subsequent Horsethief Days – a week-long festival in August recalling this tiny town’s past. It all began with Sebastian “Boss” Buck, who engineered a grand scheme to steal horses and sell back to different owners their very horses. It was a convoluted way to make a quick buck (fitting for his last name). This wasn’t a small operation; he even did this in the south, as well as in Pennsylvania.
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