Excelsior Pennsylvania Map

About Excelsior, Pennsylvania

Excelsior is a locality in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Excelsior is located at 40.7731°N, 76.4963°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15636.

Excelsior lies where the Susquehanna River, a broad, pewter ribbon, begins its slow, deliberate journey south, embracing the rounded shoulders of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 30.1 miles west-south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 245°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-south-east of Shamokin. The land here breathes a quiet persistence, a tapestry of dense woods punctuated by fields that catch the sun in shifting patterns of gold and green. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of loam and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild honeysuckle that clings to the verges of country lanes. Even the stone walls that define property lines seem to possess a stoic patience, their rough surfaces softened by moss and the passage of countless seasons, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of the place. The history of Excelsior is tied to the very earth it inhabits, a legacy shaped by the extraction of anthracite coal that once pulsed through its veins like a vital ore. The echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the weathered facades of buildings that line its modest main street, each one holding stories of hard work and community resilience. While the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of enterprise persists, now finding expression in small businesses that cater to local needs and in the quiet hum of agricultural activity in the surrounding valleys. The river itself remains a constant presence, a source of recreation and a reminder of the natural forces that have always governed life in Excelsior, offering a steady, unhurried rhythm to the days.

About This Excelsior Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Excelsior, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.773142, -76.496346. 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 Excelsior and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Excelsior includes the ZIP code (17866), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northumberland County (Sunbury), and school district assignment. 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 Excelsior is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.