Gordon
A community guide to Gordon in Pennsylvania, the United States.
- Population
- 747 residents
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.7518, -76.3361
History
The history of Gordon is bound up with the broader story of Pennsylvania. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Gordon has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Gordon reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Pennsylvania. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Pennsylvania and the United States. Businesses based in Gordon draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Gordon is a populated place in Pennsylvania, the United States. The community supports 747 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pennsylvania. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gordon a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Gordon sits at approximate coordinates 40.7518 latitude and -76.3361 longitude within Pennsylvania. The terrain and natural features around Gordon reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pennsylvania road network providing the principal routes in and out.