Fairchance Pennsylvania Map

About Fairchance, Pennsylvania

Fairchance is a locality in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. Fairchance is located at 39.7462°N, 80.0609°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15436.

Fairchance rests in a fold of Greene County, where rolling hills, softened by generations of agricultural embrace, give way to steeper slopes cloaked in the resilient green of mixed hardwoods. It lies 9.8 miles north-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Westover. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a cool, damp fragrance, a blend of freshly turned earth and the distant scent of pine. The land itself is a study in gentle but persistent change, a topography shaped by ancient streams that now murmur their way through valleys, their banks often thick with ferns and the dappled shade of sycamores. The very character of Fairchance seems to be an echo of this landscape – unhurried, yet possessing a quiet strength that has weathered countless seasons. The roots of Fairchance run deep into the coal-rich earth that once defined its economy, a legacy still visible in the stoic faces of its residents and the enduring brickwork of its older buildings. For decades, the rhythmic clang of industry provided the soundtrack to life, a sound that has largely faded, leaving behind a different kind of quiet, a more introspective hum. Now, agriculture and a growing sense of community spirit are the cornerstones of its sustenance, with local farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their fields a patchwork of gold and green that shifts with the passing months. This particular corner of Pennsylvania holds a distinct charm, a place where the past is not forgotten but woven into the fabric of everyday life, a subtle reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of Fairchance.

About This Fairchance Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairchance, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.74619, -80.060897. 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 Fairchance and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Fairchance includes the ZIP code (15349), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Greene County (Waynesburg), and school district assignment (Albert Gallatin 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 Fairchance is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.