Rockhill Pennsylvania Map

About Rockhill, Pennsylvania

Rockhill is a locality in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 386. The population density is 68.7 people per km². Rockhill is located at 40.2417°N, 77.8997°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17249.

Rockhill unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape etched by the gentle persistence of water and time. It lies 32.3 miles south-east of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 126°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Mount Union. The topography here is a study in soft contours, where broad fields of corn and soy stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and offer deep, cool shade in the summer's embrace. A quiet hum of agricultural life permeates the air, a constant, low thrum of tractors in the distance and the rustle of wind through ripening grain. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality, bathing the weathered barns and farmhouses in a warm, nostalgic glow, making the very air seem to thicken with a sense of enduring peace. The history of Rockhill is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its surrounding farms, a narrative woven from the industry of early settlers and the bounty of the land. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with family farms passing down not just acreage but a profound connection to the soil. The Huntingdon Creek, a vital artery for irrigation and a quiet companion to the local roads, whispers tales of early gristmills and the steady labor that once powered them. While no grand monuments mark its past, the character of Rockhill is evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience forged in the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the natural world.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rockhill, 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 Rockhill and Huntingdon County.

Detailed location data for Rockhill includes the ZIP code (17551), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Huntingdon County (Huntingdon), and school district assignment (Southern Huntingdon County 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 Rockhill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.