Freeport Pennsylvania Map

About Freeport, Pennsylvania

Freeport is a locality in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Freeport is located at 42.2398°N, 79.8328°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16229.

Freeport unfolds where the Allegheny River, a broad, purposeful artery, meets the smaller but insistent Buffalo Creek, creating a confluence that has shaped its very being. It lies 15.0 miles east-north-east of Erie, PA (from Erie, PA: bearing 59°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-east of Harborcreek. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous forests and speckled with the gold of ripening cornfields, rise from the riverbanks, their slopes etched with the faint scars of ancient pathways and more recent agricultural endeavors. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly potent after a summer rain, mingling with the faint, metallic tang that sometimes drifts from the industrial zones on the outskirts. In the quiet mornings, before the day's work truly begins, a stillness settles over Freeport, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing train or the mournful cry of a barge horn echoing across the water, a sound that seems to carry the weight of seasons past. The history of Freeport is intrinsically tied to these waterways, serving as a vital hub for trade and transport since its earliest days. Lumber from the surrounding forests, coal mined from the nearby ridges, and agricultural bounty from the fertile valleys flowed through its docks, fueling the growth of industries that once dominated the landscape. Though the character of its economy has shifted, the echoes of that industrious past remain, visible in the sturdy brick buildings lining Main Street and the enduring spirit of resilience found among its people. The gentle curve of the Allegheny, a constant companion, still dictates the rhythm of life in Freeport, a quiet reminder of the forces that have both sustained and transformed this corner of Pennsylvania.

About This Freeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeport, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.23978, -79.832827. 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 Freeport and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Freeport includes the ZIP code (16428), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Erie County (Erie), and school district assignment (Freeport 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 Freeport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.