Edwardsville Pennsylvania Map

About Edwardsville, Pennsylvania

Edwardsville is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,932. The population density is 1602.5 people per km². Edwardsville is located at 41.2695°N, 75.9163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18704.

Edwardsville rises from the rolling terrain, a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 2.4 miles north-west of Wilkes-Barre. The Susquehanna River, a broad, silver artery, threads its way nearby, its presence a constant murmur in the air, and the surrounding hills, cloaked in the deep green of mixed deciduous forests, rise with a steadfast, ancient grace. Here, the sky stretches wide, often streaked with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a coming storm, or softened by the hazy gold of late afternoon sun, casting a gentle, diffused light that seems to settle over the rooftops and the quiet streets. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of the river and the distant fields, a clean, cool breath that invigorates the senses. The history of Edwardsville is etched into its very bones, a legacy of hard work and resilience. Once a vital hub in the anthracite coal mining industry, the scars of that era are still visible in the subtle contours of the land and the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture of its older buildings, a testament to generations who wrestled their livelihood from the earth. The local economy, while diversified now, still carries the echoes of its industrial past, with a strong sense of community forged in shared experience. Notable landmarks whisper tales of bygone days, and the rhythm of life in Edwardsville moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, a reflection of the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet strength of its place in the Wyoming Valley.

About This Edwardsville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Edwardsville includes the ZIP code (18704), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Wyoming Valley West 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 Edwardsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.