Dawson, Pennsylvania
Dawson: Situated in the southwestern region of Pennsylvania, this borough is located in Fayette County along the northern bank of the Youghiogheny River.
About
Dawson is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Dawson
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0470,-79.6545 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:09:07 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Dawson is located at 40°2'49"N 79°39'16"W (40.0470200, -79.6544800).
Dawson map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dawson, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214759 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | Lemont Furnace (PA) | 15456-1025 |
| 261861 | West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute | Mount Braddock (PA) | 15465 |
| 250027 | Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown (PA) | 15401 |
| 211361 | California University of Pennsylvania | California (PA) | 15419-1394 |
| 216825 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood (PA) | 15697-1895 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dawson, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Dawson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Post Office | Dawson (PA) | 15428 |
| Dickerson Run Post Office | Dickerson Run (PA) | 15430 |
| Vanderbil Post Office | Vanderbilt (PA) | 15486 |
| Connellsvill Post Office | Connellsville (PA) | 15425 |
| Everson Post Office | Everson (PA) | 15631 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 21,443 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Uniontown | 9,632 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Redstone | 5,241 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Lynn | 4,440 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| Mahoning | 4,096 | Township in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania |
| Fayette | 3,560 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Hatfield | 3,323 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Masontown | 3,260 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne | 2,802 | Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania |
| Hopwood | 2,090 | Census designated place |
| Connellsville | 2,048 | City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| South Connellsville | 1,896 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Fairchance | 1,888 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Perryopolis | 1,635 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Point Marion | 1,097 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Belle Vernon | 1,024 | Borough of Pennsylvania |