Explore Misericordia University, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Misericordia University |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.346 |
| Longitude | -75.971 |
| Population | 1,064 |
| Density | 2106.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 18612 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Wilkes-Barre |
| School District | Dallas School District |
Misericordia University occupies a landscape where the earth holds a quiet, deliberate composure, defined by the persistent pulse of Toby Creek tracing its path through the campus grounds. It lies 7.0 miles north-northwest of Kingston, PA (from Kingston, PA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 8.3 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. The terrain manifests as a series of subtle, earth-toned elevations, rising toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Pocono Mountains that guard the eastern horizon. Only a mile away, the surface of Huntsville Reservoir mirrors the changing sky, offering a stillness that complements the gentle, wooded corridors of Goss Manor Park. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and deciduous leaves, a terrestrial atmosphere far removed from any maritime influence, grounded instead in the deep, inland stability of the Pennsylvania interior.
Misericordia University sustains a legacy born from a commitment to service, its architectural character reflecting the endurance of an region once defined by the labor of the anthracite coal industry. While the heavy machinery of the past has faded, the local economy now draws its vitality from the intellectual energy of the student body and the steady rhythm of academic life. Traces of the older industrial era remain in the sturdy, brick-hewn aesthetic of neighboring boroughs, yet the focus has shifted toward the quiet, rigorous pursuit of knowledge and professional advancement. Beyond the immediate periphery, the deep depression of Bear Hollow reminds the observer of the ancient, shifting geology that shaped this valley, providing a rugged counterpoint to the orderly, purposeful walkways that define the daily experience of those who study and work upon these grounds.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Misericordia University, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 41.346, -75.971. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Misericordia University includes the ZIP code (18612), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment (Dallas School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |