Freeport Pennsylvania Map
Freeport, Erie County
Freeport, 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 Freeport, Erie County.
Interactive Map of Freeport, Pennsylvania
| City | Freeport |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Erie |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.23978 |
| Longitude | -79.832827 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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: 16229.0.
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.
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About This Freeport Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Freeport, 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 Freeport and Erie County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Freeport 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 Freeport 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. |
