Bressler Pennsylvania Map

About Bressler, Pennsylvania

Bressler is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,060. The population density is 1605.1 people per km². Bressler is located at 40.2295°N, 76.8200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17113.

Bressler slumbers in a shallow valley where the Susquehanna River’s ancient tributaries have smoothed the land into rolling farmland. It lies 4.6 miles south-east of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-west of Lower Paxton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant promise of rain, a fragrance that clings to the weathered barns and the sturdy, unassuming houses. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled green blankets, their orderly rows a pleasing contrast to the wilder, wooded slopes that rise gently in the distance. The light, when it breaks through the often-present clouds, has a diffused quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, introspective mood to the scene. The history of Bressler is tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who found in this region ample opportunity for agriculture. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Bressler, with families cultivating the land and building a reputation for reliable produce. Though the agricultural roots remain deep, the local economy has diversified, incorporating small businesses that cater to the surrounding communities and provide employment beyond the fields. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the occasional passing train, a reminder of the broader connections that Bressler maintains with the wider world, even as its heart remains firmly anchored in its peaceful, rural setting.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bressler, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.229535, -76.819972. 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 Bressler and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Bressler includes the ZIP code (17113), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Central Dauphin 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 Bressler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.