Grantham Pennsylvania Map

About Grantham, Pennsylvania

Grantham is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Grantham is located at 40.1565°N, 76.9964°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17027.

Grantham rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the land, where rolling hills meet fertile valleys. It lies 10.0 miles south-west of Harrisburg, PA (from Harrisburg, PA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south of Mechanicsburg. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, especially in late summer when the sun hangs low and golden. Farmsteads, their silos like stoic sentinels against the wide sky, dot the terrain, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that offer a cool, shadowed reprieve. The Susquehanna River, a broad, silver ribbon, flows not far from Grantham, its presence a constant murmur in the background, influencing the very texture of the soil and the growth of the crops that define the local character. The light here, particularly as twilight deepens, can paint the western horizon in hues of rose and violet, a quiet spectacle that stills the day's activity. The history of Grantham is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region and the steady, persistent spirit of its people. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the rich soil, passing down traditions and knowledge. This agricultural heritage is evident in the well-maintained barns and the enduring presence of local markets. Beyond the fields, Grantham has also been a place of quiet industry, its small businesses serving the needs of the surrounding countryside. The nearby waterways have played a role, facilitating transport and commerce in earlier times, and today, their banks offer peaceful places for reflection. The pace of life in Grantham is unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring connections between neighbors, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the present.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grantham, 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 Grantham and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Grantham includes the ZIP code (17027), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cumberland County (Carlisle), and school district assignment. 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 Grantham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.