Point Marion Pennsylvania Map

About Point Marion, Pennsylvania

Point Marion is a locality in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,178. The population density is 1097.2 people per km². Point Marion is located at 39.7390°N, 79.8987°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15474.

Point Marion rests at the confluence of two rivers, where the Monongahela and Cheat rivers embrace before continuing their journey. It lies 8.2 miles north-north-east of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 22°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-west of Cheat Lake. The land here is a study in greens and browns, a gentle slope down to the water's edge, fringed with trees that change their hues with the seasons. The sky often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for clouds that drift lazily, sometimes promising rain, sometimes just passing through. The air, especially in the mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile soil and the constant presence of water. In the quiet hours, the town exhales a peaceful stillness, broken only by the distant rumble of a train or the low hum of a boat on the river. This is a place shaped by the currents, both natural and economic. For generations, the rivers served as arteries of commerce, carrying coal and timber downstream, fostering a spirit of industry that still echoes in the weathered faces of its buildings. The legacy of coal mining, though largely faded, is a deep vein running beneath the surface of Point Marion's identity, a reminder of the hard work and resilience that built this corner of Fayette County. Today, the economy hums with a more varied rhythm, a mix of small businesses and the ongoing lifeblood of the river, which still offers passage and recreation. The distinctive silhouette of the Cheat River bridge, a sturdy span connecting lives and landscapes, stands as a quiet monument to the enduring spirit of Point Marion.

About This Point Marion Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Point Marion, 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 Point Marion and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Point Marion includes the ZIP code (15474), 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 (Albert Gallatin Area 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 Point Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.