Dunbar Pennsylvania Map

About Dunbar, Pennsylvania

Dunbar is a locality in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,029. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Dunbar is located at 39.9779°N, 79.6145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15431.

Dunbar rests in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards higher ridges. It lies 25.1 miles south-south-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-east of Uniontown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet decay of fallen leaves, especially poignant in the late afternoon when the sun, a hazy orb, casts long, slanted shadows across the rolling terrain. Small streams, born from hidden springs, thread their way through the hollows, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dense canopy of oak and maple that blankets the hillsides. The houses of Dunbar, many of them weathered wood and brick, seem to hunker down against the elements, their roofs angled against the frequent rains and the occasional heavy snows that mark the seasons. The hills themselves, cloaked in a verdant hush for much of the year, hold a quiet, ancient presence, their slopes hinting at the underlying rock and soil that have shaped all that grows and stands within Dunbar. The history of Dunbar is etched into the very earth, a legacy of industry and perseverance. Once, the clatter of coal mining echoed through these valleys, and the rich veins of anthracite fueled a robust economy, drawing families and creating a vibrant community. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of that labor persists, a quiet resilience in the faces of its people. The fertile soil, enriched by centuries of fallen foliage and the mineral wealth beneath, still supports scattered farms, their fields of corn and hay a testament to the enduring connection between the land and its inhabitants. Small businesses, like the local hardware store and the diner where morning coffee is a ritual, form the heart of Dunbar’s daily life, their existence a gentle murmur against the grander narratives of the past. The nearby Youghiogheny River, a powerful force that has shaped this entire region, whispers its own stories of passage and change, its currents flowing through the landscape that is uniquely Dunbar.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunbar, 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 Dunbar and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Dunbar includes the ZIP code (15431), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Fayette County (Uniontown), and school district assignment (Connellsville 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 Dunbar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.