South Fork, PA
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- 1,496 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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About South Fork
South Fork is a small, quiet borough set along the Little Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It offers peaceful valley living with straightforward highway access, sitting just off Route 219. For work and errands, Johnstown is about ten miles to the southwest and Ebensburg is ten miles north, while Altoona is an easy 30-mile drive to the northeast.
The area carries a significant place in American history as the site of the former South Fork Dam, with the Johnstown Flood National Memorial sitting right next door. Today, the town features hillside streets lined with older, affordable homes, quiet neighborhood corners, and quick access to fishing and hiking trails in the surrounding hills. It makes a practical, laid-back spot for anyone seeking low-cost housing in western Pennsylvania.
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