Welcome to Girard Borough!

Girard Borough is best know for being the home of circus owner Dan Rice.

Tucked alongside the Lake Erie coast, a borough with a broad history and a show town past bears the name Girard, Pennsylvania. Some of America’s most notable pioneers soldiers, showman, and businessman have strolled past buildings that still stand today on Main Street. Learn more about Girard, Pennsylvania.

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Girard Borough Codes and Ordinances

Girard Art Walk

Event by Abi Pooler Girard, PA June 10, 2022 6pm Duration: 4 hr Public ยท Anyone on or off Facebook Come join us for the first ever Girard Art Walk where local artists and merchants [...]

Girard Historic District National Register Nomination

After sitting unfinished for nearly 30 years, Girard Borough contracted with the historic preservation consulting firm Preservation Studios from Buffalo, New York in 2020 to complete the National Register nomination for the Girard Historic District. [...]

Circus and Canal History

Even local history buffs are learning a thing or two about Girard as the borough works toward National Register of Historic Places designation for its downtown. The borough will host a public meeting on the [...]

Maximum Hair Salon

18 Main St E :: Maximum Hair Salon, Jen and Craig Kovaly Written by: Erin Phillips The history of 18 Main Street East was very important to Craig Kovaly when, 15 years ago, he and [...]