Arendtsville Pennsylvania Map

About Arendtsville, Pennsylvania

Arendtsville is a locality in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 841. The population density is 408.4 people per km². Arendtsville is located at 39.9231°N, 77.2986°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17303.

Arendtsville rests within a gentle fold of Adams County's rolling terrain, where the land rises and falls with a quiet insistence. It lies 29.6 miles north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 49°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-west of Gettysburg. The landscape here is a mosaic of cultivated fields and wooded slopes, the rich, dark earth hinting at generations of careful tending. Broadleaf trees, oak and maple mostly, stand sentinel along the property lines, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the open sky. Small streams, no more than a whisper of water in drier months, trace their way through the hollows, their banks often shaded by ferns and the dappled light that filters through the canopy. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and ripening fruit, a subtle perfume that hangs heavy on still afternoons. The story of Arendtsville is deeply intertwined with the fertile ground it occupies, a history rooted in agriculture and the relentless cycle of planting and harvest. For decades, the bounty of the orchards – apples, peaches, and cherries – has been the lifeblood of this place, supporting a network of growers, packers, and cider presses. This agricultural heritage is not just an industry; it’s a way of life that shapes the rhythm of the year, from the hopeful bloom of spring to the vibrant hues of autumn. Small, sturdy farmhouses, many bearing the patina of age, dot the countryside, their porches often worn smooth by the passage of time and countless conversations. The local economy, while diversifying, still leans heavily on the land, with farmers' markets and roadside stands offering a direct connection to the fruits of their labor, a tangible link to the enduring spirit of Arendtsville.

About This Arendtsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arendtsville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.923149, -77.298596. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arendtsville and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Arendtsville includes the ZIP code (17303), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Adams County (Gettysburg), and school district assignment (Upper Adams School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arendtsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.