Jerome is a census-designated place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The population was 779 as of 2010. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Jerome is part of the
Southbound PA 601 (Penn Avenue) through Jerome
Aerial view of Jerome and vicinity, May 4, 1939. Notice the mining buildings, railroad tracks, and bony piles, which now are removed. Also notice the expanse of farmed fields, now many reforested.