Slippery Rock University Pennsylvania Map
Slippery Rock University, 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 Slippery Rock University, Butler County.
Interactive Map of Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
| City | Slippery Rock University |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Butler |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.0647 |
| Longitude | -80.0419 |
| Population | 2,853 |
| Density | 1910.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University is a locality in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,853. The population density is 1910.4 people per km². Slippery Rock University is located at 41.0647°N, 80.0419°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16057.
Slippery Rock University lies cradled by the rolling terrain of western Pennsylvania, a landscape etched by the patient, insistent flow of water. It lies 31.7 miles east of Youngstown, OH (from Youngstown, OH: bearing 94°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-east of Grove City. The land here, a mosaic of dense woodlands and open fields, dips and rises with a quiet grace, the sky vast and often a painter’s palette of bruised purples and soft greys as evening descends. In the warmer months, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin, while winter often blankets the hills in a hushed, profound silence. The very character of the place is shaped by these natural rhythms, a gentle persistence that informs the pace of life around Slippery Rock University. The roots of this educational institution are entwined with the agricultural heritage of Butler County, a region that once thrived on the bounty of its fertile soil and the burgeoning industries that followed. While farming still holds a place, the economy has diversified, with the university itself becoming a significant anchor, drawing students and faculty who contribute to the vibrant, if somewhat understated, local character. The nearby Slippery Rock Creek, a namesake waterway, has long been a defining feature, its clear, cool waters a constant murmur through the verdant valleys, a subtle reminder of the forces that shaped this corner of the commonwealth. The history here is not a thunderous pronouncement, but rather a persistent hum, a story told in the enduring stones of old buildings and the quiet conversations of a community deeply connected to its land.
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About This Slippery Rock University Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Slippery Rock University, 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 Slippery Rock University and Butler County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Slippery Rock University 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 Slippery Rock University 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. |
