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About Gordon, Pennsylvania

Gordon is a locality in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 959. The population density is 653.7 people per km². Gordon is located at 40.7518°N, 76.3361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17936.

Gordon rests in a valley carved by time and the steady hand of water, a place where the Schuylkill River’s quieter tributaries whisper through emerald slopes. It lies 23.7 miles south-west of Hazleton, PA (from Hazleton, PA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-north-west of Pottsville. The land here rises in robust, wooded hills, their flanks a patchwork of shadowed ravines and sun-drenched clearings that catch the afternoon light in fleeting, golden moments. Houses, painted in hues that echo the earth and the sky, huddle close to the winding roads, their porches often adorned with the patient bloom of geraniums or the hardy green of ferns. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent of pine needles and fertile soil, a natural perfume that speaks of the persistent life force of this Pennsylvania landscape. The story of Gordon is deeply entwined with the veins of anthracite coal that lie beneath these very hills, a history that shaped its founding and its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal carts were the prevailing sounds, fueling industries far beyond this valley. Though the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the legacy remains, etched into the character of the community and the stoic resilience of its residents. The local economy now leans towards small businesses and a quiet agricultural hum, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their fields yielding crops that respond to the same rich soil that once gave up its black treasure. Gordon, in its enduring presence, offers a glimpse into a Pennsylvania that remembers its industrial past while embracing the peaceful rhythm of its present.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gordon, 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 Gordon and Schuylkill County.

Detailed location data for Gordon includes the ZIP code (17936), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Schuylkill County (Pottsville), and school district assignment (North Schuylkill 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 Gordon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.