Fayetteville Pennsylvania Map

About Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Fayetteville is a locality in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,593. The population density is 287.5 people per km². Fayetteville is located at 39.9112°N, 77.5500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17222.

Fayetteville lies cradled by a landscape that whispers of ancient earth and patient cultivation. It lies 20.7 miles north-north-east of Hagerstown, MD (from Hagerstown, MD: bearing 26°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Chambersburg. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, where the Antietam Creek, a silver thread, winds its way through fertile valleys, its banks softened by willows and the murmur of unseen life. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of deep green forests and sun-drenched fields, ascend towards horizons that stretch out under a sky that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and smoldering oranges of an approaching twilight. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after a summer shower and the faint sweetness of ripening apples from nearby orchards. The history of Fayetteville is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Franklin County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet hum of machinery at harvest time. Once a vital stop along the old roads, its economy has seen shifts, moving from the iron furnaces of earlier centuries to the present day's blend of small businesses and agricultural enterprises, with a notable presence in manufacturing. The old stone buildings, weathered by generations of sun and wind, speak of a resilience and a continuity that define the character of Fayetteville. Local traditions often center around the changing seasons, from the vibrant fall festivals celebrating the harvest to the quiet anticipation of spring, a rhythm that still echoes in the daily lives of its residents.

About This Fayetteville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.911203, -77.549989. 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 Fayetteville and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Fayetteville includes the ZIP code (15071), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Franklin County (Chambersburg), and school district assignment (Chambersburg 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 Fayetteville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.