Atglen Pennsylvania Map

About Atglen, Pennsylvania

Atglen is a locality in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,272. The population density is 582.3 people per km². Atglen is located at 39.9493°N, 75.9736°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19310.

Atglen’s landscape unfolds with a quiet grace, a gentle descent from the higher Chester Valley towards the more undulating terrain of the Welsh Mountains. It lies 17.2 miles north of Calvert, MD (from Calvert, MD: bearing 2°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Coatesville. Here, broad fields of corn and soybeans, burnished gold in the late summer sun, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of turned earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that scrambles over weathered stone fences. Small creeks, their beds lined with smooth, grey stones, meander through the valley floor, their waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky that stretches from horizon to horizon. The character of Atglen is one of patient husbandry, of land worked and understood, where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life. The history of Atglen is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the railroad lines that once crisscrossed this region. Originally settled by Welsh immigrants drawn to the rich farmland, the area developed as an agricultural hub, its produce finding its way to burgeoning markets. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the sturdy, stone farmhouses that dot the countryside, their foundations laid with a durability that outlasts generations. While the agricultural economy remains a vital thread, Atglen has also seen the ebb and flow of other industries; a former textile mill, long since silent, stands as a reminder of different economic tides. Today, the community carries a sense of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for an appreciation of the simple, enduring beauty of its surroundings and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Atglen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atglen, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.949271, -75.973561. 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 Atglen and Chester County.

Detailed location data for Atglen includes the ZIP code (19310), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Chester County (West Chester), and school district assignment (Octorara Area 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 Atglen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.