Cheyney University Pennsylvania Map
Cheyney University, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cheyney University, Chester County.
Interactive Map of Cheyney University, Pennsylvania
| City | Cheyney University |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Chester |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.9343 |
| Longitude | -75.5306 |
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 81.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cheyney University, Pennsylvania
Cheyney University is a locality in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 308. The population density is 81.0 people per km². Cheyney University is located at 39.9343°N, 75.5306°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19382.
Cheyney University rests in a landscape of rolling hills and verdant woodlands, where the air often carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 5.9 miles west-south-west of Upper Providence, PA (from Upper Providence, PA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-east of West Goshen. The terrain, a gentle swell of Chester County's characteristic topography, allows for wide vistas of mature trees that in autumn ignite in a riot of crimson and gold. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, filters through the canopy in long, slanted beams, illuminating the moss-covered stones of older buildings and casting deep, contemplative shadows across the manicured lawns. The quietude here is profound, broken only by the occasional call of a bird or the distant hum of life from the surrounding agricultural lands, a serene counterpoint to the intellectual pursuits that define Cheyney University. The history of Cheyney University is deeply entwined with the legacy of educating African Americans, a foundational purpose that has shaped its identity and its place within the region. Established in the mid-19th century, it stands as one of the oldest historically black colleges and universities in the United States, a beacon of opportunity and advancement. The surrounding Chester County landscape, once characterized by agricultural pursuits and later by burgeoning industries, provides a backdrop against which this enduring educational mission has unfolded. While the immediate vicinity of Cheyney University itself is focused on academic life, its proximity to the Brandywine Creek watershed hints at the broader environmental context, a network of waterways that have historically supported both industry and natural beauty in this corner of Pennsylvania.
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About This Cheyney University Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cheyney University, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cheyney University and Chester County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cheyney University is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cheyney University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
