Williamsport is located in
Lycoming County west of
Scranton along Interstate 180 on the west branch of the Susquehanna River and at the base of the Bald Eagle Mountains.
Williamsport was founded in 1795, and began as a strategic landing point on the Susquehanna. The community features a variety of parks and forest areas, offering a wide range of year-round outdoor activities.
Williamsport is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania metro area.