Leckrone Pennsylvania Map

About Leckrone, Pennsylvania

Leckrone is a locality in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Leckrone is located at 39.8615°N, 79.8701°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15454.

Leckrone rests in a fold of Fayette County, where the land rolls with a quiet persistence, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped these hills. It lies 16.7 miles north-north-east of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 16°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-south-west of Uniontown. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a patchwork of dense woodlands and open fields that climb and descend with an easy grace. Creeks, often no more than a murmur in the drier months, carve subtle lines through the landscape, their beds strewn with smooth, grey stones. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that clings to the worn wood of old farmhouses and the weathered siding of homes. Even on the brightest days, there’s a certain softness to the light, as if filtered through a fine mist that never quite dissipates, lending a gentle, almost melancholic beauty to the surroundings. The story of Leckrone is deeply entwined with the veins of coal that lie beneath its surface, a history etched into the very character of the place. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of the mines, a demanding industry that brought both prosperity and hardship. While the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the echoes of that past are still palpable, in the stoic faces of its residents and the quiet persistence of its small businesses. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture and the services that support a rural way of life, with families tending to their land much as their forebears did, though perhaps with a touch more modern machinery. Leckrone, in its unassuming way, offers a glimpse into a resilient spirit, a community that has weathered significant change and continues to find its footing on these time-worn hills.

About This Leckrone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leckrone, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.861465, -79.870052. 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 Leckrone and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Leckrone includes the ZIP code (15461), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Fayette County (Uniontown), 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 Leckrone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.