Monument, 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 Monument, Centre County.
| City | Monument |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Centre |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.111175 |
| Longitude | -77.704438 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 264.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Monument is a locality in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 89. The population density is 264.9 people per km². Monument is located at 41.1112°N, 77.7044°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16822.
Monument rests in a valley cradled by the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, verdant breath. It lies 23.4 miles north-north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-north-west of Beech Creek. The terrain here is a tapestry of dense woodlands, their leafy canopies catching the shifting light, interspersed with fields that unfurl like worn velvet under the broad sweep of the sky. Streams, like silver threads, weave through the landscape, their cool murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of unseen birds. The air, especially in the soft glow of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that speaks of seasons turning with a deliberate, unhurried grace. This corner of Centre County has a history deeply entwined with the land and its resources, a narrative whispered by the very contours of Monument. Once, the echoes of industry might have resonated here, but today, the economy is a gentler affair, shaped by agriculture and the steady, enduring presence of its residents. The character of Monument is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but is instead a subtle undercurrent, felt in the sturdy architecture and the unpretentious rhythm of daily life. The surrounding natural beauty, a constant invitation to explore, remains the most profound attraction, offering a profound sense of peace to those who find themselves within its embrace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Monument, 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 Monument and Centre County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Monument 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 Monument 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. |