Tarrs Pennsylvania Map

About Tarrs, Pennsylvania

Tarrs is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Tarrs is located at 40.1701°N, 79.5981°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15688.

Tarrs rests in a fold of the rolling hills, where the land slopes gently towards the Youghiogheny River. It lies 13.1 miles south-south-east of North Huntingdon, PA (from North Huntingdon, PA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-west of Greensburg. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a summer shower, hinting at the rich soil that has long sustained its inhabitants. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the inclines, their green stalks catching the afternoon sun, while patches of mature woodland offer a deeper, more somber shade. Distant farmsteads, their roofs a muted patchwork of red and gray, punctuate the landscape, their chimneys occasionally sending thin plumes of smoke into the vast, pale blue sky. The character of Tarrs is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the land itself seems to breathe a slow, steady breath. The history of Tarrs is inextricably linked to the bounty of the earth and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with farms passed down through families, cultivating a deep connection to the soil. While the whispers of coal mining, a significant industry in the wider region, may have touched the fringes of this particular locality, the heart of Tarrs has always been its fields and pastures. The Youghiogheny River, a vital artery for commerce in bygone eras, now offers a more tranquil presence, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the gentle splash of a fishing line. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a collection of sturdy homes and functional buildings that speak of a practical, unpretentious heritage, a place where work and community have always been woven together.

About This Tarrs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tarrs, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.170072, -79.598095. 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 Tarrs and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Tarrs includes the ZIP code (15679), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Westmoreland County (Greensburg), 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 Tarrs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.