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About West Alexander, Pennsylvania

West Alexander is a locality in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 491. The population density is 180.6 people per km². West Alexander is located at 40.1051°N, 80.5078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15376.

West Alexander lies in the undulating embrace of the Allegheny Plateau, where broad, fertile valleys give way to the steady climb of forested ridges. It lies 14.6 miles west-southwest of Washington, PA (from Washington, PA: bearing 251°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northwest of West Finley. The land here is a study in subtle transitions, the earth a rich, dark loam that softens underfoot, hinting at the agricultural bounty it has long supported. Farms, some still worked with a generational hand, punctuate the landscape, their fields a patchwork of ripening corn and golden hay, especially luminous in the late afternoon sun that slants across the western sky. The air, often carrying the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, feels clean and carries a quiet stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant lowing of cattle. The history of West Alexander is tied to the westward expansion and the fertile ground discovered by early settlers seeking a life beyond the eastern seaboard's crowded shores. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, a steady, persistent endeavor that has shaped the character of the place, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the seasons. While larger industries have largely bypassed this corner of Pennsylvania, West Alexander retains a distinctive charm, a quiet dignity in its modest storefronts and the unhurried cadence of daily life. It is a place where the echoes of generations past seem to linger in the weathered wood of old barns and the sturdy brick of buildings that have stood against the changing tides, a testament to enduring resilience.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Alexander, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.105073, -80.507847. 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 West Alexander and Washington County.

Detailed location data for West Alexander includes the ZIP code (15376), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Washington County (Washington), and school district assignment (McGuffey 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 West Alexander is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.