Fairchance, Greene County
Fairchance, 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 Fairchance, Greene County.
| City | Fairchance |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Greene |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.74619 |
| Longitude | -80.060897 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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: 15436.0.
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairchance, 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 Fairchance and Greene County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fairchance 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 Fairchance 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. |