Alexandria, Pennsylvania

About Alexandria

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Alexandria is a tiny community with an estimated population of 370.

Officially, Alexandria is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,364 residents per square mile.

📰 Alexandria News Today

• Michael R. Lawler Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, PA - Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Schedule - Juniata Valley Hornets (Alexandria, PA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
• 18-year-old killed, 4 other teens injured in horrific crash with tractor-trailer CBS News · Jul 30
• Alexandria Pastor Accused Of Sexual Offenses Against PA Minor Patch · Jul 23
• The final stretch: AOC joins Rabb while Sen. Booker stumps for Street WHYY · May 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alexandria Unique

• One of 12 places in the US named Alexandria — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alexandria

• Diner 22 — american
• Blue Gills — american
• Paesanos — pizza
• Spruce Creek Tavern

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hartslog Heritage Museum · Museum
• Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel East Portal · Attraction
• Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel West Portal · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alexandria

• Little Juniata Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Alexandria

• Juniata Valley El Sch
• Juniata Valley JSHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alexandria

🏘️ Nearby Communities