Charlottsville Pennsylvania Map

About Charlottsville, Pennsylvania

Charlottsville is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 134. The population density is 107.2 people per km². Charlottsville is located at 40.6448°N, 78.2770°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16686.

Charlottsville unfolds in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by the slow, insistent work of water and time. It lies 10.7 miles north-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south-west of Tyrone. The terrain here, a verdant tapestry of deciduous forests and fertile farmland, slopes toward the meandering paths of Willow Creek, its waters reflecting the soft, diffused light of the Appalachian foothills. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork of gold and emerald, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of farmhouses and barns, their weathered timbers whispering tales of generations. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the damp, cool breath rising from the creek's shadowed banks. The history of Charlottsville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy that still informs its quiet economy. While the days of large-scale coal mining have long since faded, leaving behind only faint echoes in the local lore, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance endures. Small businesses, family-run operations and artisanal producers now form the backbone of Charlottsville's commerce, their roots reaching back to the early settlers who cleared these lands. The annual harvest festival remains a vibrant affirmation of this enduring connection to the soil, a time when the community gathers to celebrate the fruits of their labor, a tradition passed down through the years, infusing Charlottsville with a palpable sense of continuity.

About This Charlottsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlottsville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.644786, -78.276958. 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 Charlottsville and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Charlottsville includes the ZIP code (16686), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Blair County (Hollidaysburg), and school district assignment (Bellwood-Antis 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 Charlottsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.