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About Patton, Pennsylvania

Patton is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,720. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Patton is located at 40.6340°N, 78.6503°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16668.

Patton rests in a bowl of hills, where the land rises and falls in broad, green shoulders. It lies 15.6 miles west-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Northern Cambria. The air here, especially in the hushed hours before dawn, carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of dew clinging to the meadows that sprawl between the clustered houses. The modest streets of Patton are lined with buildings that speak of a sturdy, unpretentious character, their brickwork weathered by seasons of sun and snow, their porches often adorned with pots of geraniums or the quiet industry of rocking chairs. The surrounding terrain is a patchwork of dense woodland, punctuated by the occasional cleared field where the sky can stretch out, a vast, blue canvas often streaked with the soft grey of approaching weather. The story of Patton is deeply intertwined with the coal that once throbbed beneath its soil, a history etched into the very bones of the place. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mine carts were the town's soundtrack, shaping its economy and its people. Though the deep seams have long since been exhausted, the echoes of that era persist, visible in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture and the quiet resilience of its residents. Today, the economic pulse of Patton beats to a more varied rhythm, with local businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding agricultural communities and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that defines its landscape. The nearby hills, once a source of livelihood, now offer trails and vistas, inviting exploration and a slower, more deliberate engagement with the land.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Patton, 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 Patton and Cambria County.

Detailed location data for Patton includes the ZIP code (15301), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cambria County (Ebensburg), and school district assignment (Cambria Heights 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 Patton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.