Lemont Furnace, PA

Sitting along the base of Chestnut Ridge just three miles northeast of Uniontown, Lemont Furnace is a quiet residential community in Fayette County. Home to around 700 people, the area grew up as a coal-patch town in the late 1800s. Today, classic worker duplexes and historic brick buildings still give the neighborhood a grounded, old-school Pennsylvania feel. For anyone moving in, it offers a relaxed countryside pace with grocery stores, local restaurants, and healthcare in Uniontown just a short drive down the road.

Just up Route 119, Penn State Fayette’s Eberly Campus adds a lot of value to the area, hosting community events, college athletics, and a museum dedicated to regional history. Residents get the open space and lower-density living of North Union Township while staying well-connected for commutes toward Connellsville or Pittsburgh. With the Laurel Highlands rising right in the backyard, you also have easy weekend access to some of the best hiking, state parks, and outdoor recreation in the state.