Welcome to Twin Rocks ...
Twin Rocks is located in Cambria County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Twin Rocks, you might consider that their post office opened in 1929.
Twin Rocks is 1,650 feet [503 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Twin Rocks lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Twin Rocks lies within the (814) area code.
The ZIP code for Twin Rocks: 15960<3>
Communities Also Named Twin Rocks ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Twin Rocks - they are located in California and Oregon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Twin Rocks.
Communities near Twin Rocks ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Twin Rocks.
- Johnstown
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,939 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnstown <4>
- Indiana
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indiana
- Indiana is located in Indiana County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,120 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indiana <4>
- Westmont
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south) - Windber
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windber
- Windber is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,789 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windber <4>
- Northern Cambria
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northern Cambria have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northern Cambria
- Northern Cambria is located in Cambria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,456 people
- Ebensburg
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebensburg
- Ebensburg is located in Cambria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,015 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ebensburg <4>
- Barnesboro
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnesboro
- Barnesboro is located in Cambria County
- Portage
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage
- Portage is located in Cambria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,351 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portage <4>
- Geistown
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south) - Spangler
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spangler
- Spangler is located in Cambria County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Twin Rocks. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Twin Rocks.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Twin Rocks. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Twin Rocks.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Twin Rocks. See our Newspapers Page for Twin Rocks.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Twin Rocks ...
Looking for more information about Twin Rocks? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Twin Rocks, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Twin Rocks.
Adding Twin Rocks to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Twin Rocks in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Twin Rocks was on a map titled Map of Pennsylvania (from Rand McNally, 1911).
We also found Twin Rocks in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Twin Rocks post office opened in 1929.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Twin Rocks.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Twin Rocks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cambria County: www.co.cambria.pa.us/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Cambria, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Twin Rocks - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Twin Rocks). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Twin Rocks or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |