Saint Benedict Pennsylvania Map

About Saint Benedict, Pennsylvania

Saint Benedict is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 476. The population density is 173.4 people per km². Saint Benedict is located at 40.6276°N, 78.7295°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15773.

Saint Benedict rests in a fold of Cambria County, where the land begins its serious climb toward the Alleghenies. It lies 19.1 miles west-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-east of Northern Cambria. The terrain here is a study in greens and grays, of deep woodlands punctuated by the rugged outcrops of sandstone, the very bones of the earth showing through. Streams, born of springs higher up, cut through the slopes, their water cold and clear, carrying the scent of pine needles and damp soil. The air itself often holds a particular stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant call of a hawk, a quiet testament to the wildness that still holds sway in these hills. Even in summer, a cool breath can drift down from the higher elevations, a welcome reminder of the mountain's presence. This is a place shaped by the steady hand of industry and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in Saint Benedict has been tied to the earth and its bounty, from the coal seams that once fueled the nation to the agricultural endeavors that still dot the surrounding valleys. The legacy of these pursuits is etched into the landscape, in the cleared fields and the quiet hum of machinery that speaks of ongoing enterprise. Local traditions, passed down through families, lend a unique character to Saint Benedict, a sense of shared history and a quiet pride in their corner of Pennsylvania. The enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious beauty, the honest work of its inhabitants, and the palpable connection to the land that sustains it.

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Detailed location data for Saint Benedict includes the ZIP code (15773), 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. 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 Saint Benedict is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.