Shippensburg
in Cumberland County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.051 and -77.520 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 3' 2" and W -77° 31' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:18 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:03 am and 4:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Shippensburg

Shippensburg in Cumberland County (Pennsylvania) with it's 5,559 habitants is a town located in United States about 84 mi (or 135 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Shippensburg is now 04:18 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shippensburg, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Carlisle, Hagerstown and McConnellsburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Courtyard Shippensburg

Address
1,2 mi
503 Newburg Road
17257 Shippensburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE SHIPPEN PLACE HOTEL

Address
0,0 mi
32 E. KING ST.
17257 SHIPPENSBURG
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SHIPPENSBURG

Address
1,6 mi
120 Walnut Bottom Road
17257 Shippensburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN SHIPPENSBURG HTL

Address
1,7 mi
125 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
17257 Shippensburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn Shippensburg

Address
2,3 mi
10 Hershey Road
17257 Shippensburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sleep Inn & Suites Chambersburg

Address
6,6 mi
1435 Doron Drive
17202 Chambersburg
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


S8 CHAMBERSBURG-SCOTLAND AREA

Address
7,0 mi
3648 OLD SCOTLAND RD I-81 EXT 20 ON RIGHT OF 696
17201 Scotland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shippensburg University Walking Tour

Published: May 02, 2011
Length: 43:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jackyxx89


Volvo Construction Equipment's Shippensburg plant points to a brighter future

Published: November 04, 2011
Length: 25:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Volvo Construction Equipment

Dynamic developments at Volvo CE's Shippensburg plant point to a brighter future on the horizon. A positive ripple effect from its USD 30 million expansion and upgrade is already making itself...


eBuggy A1 Main - G's RC Raceway - ROAR Region 2/ Race 2

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 20:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheBortzilla

Region 2's best battle in out in A1. Anthony Mazzara runs away with this one. This was Race 2 of 5 that will decide the 2014 Regional Champions. 6/28/2014.


Nitro Truggy A main - G's RC Raceway - ROAR Region 2/ Race 2

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 49:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheBortzilla

20 minute Nitro Truggy A main from G's on 6/28/2014. Race 2 of 5 to decide the 2014 ROAR Region 2 Champions.


Nissan GTR in Shippensburg, PA

Published: June 08, 2012
Length: 34:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: menschmaschine02

Jr.'s Nissan GTR. He brought it to the dealership I work at so we see it since we have never had one there before. This was a brief shot in HD of him taking off. It was filmed in Shippensburg,...


Wibs Party Hard 2 Shippensburg PA Commercial

Published: October 17, 2013
Length: 42:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Creative Entertainment

Shippensburg University Students going Crazy at Wibs 2 in Shippensburg PA!!!!!!!!


Girl Goes For A Swim In The Steeplechase At Shippensburg Jack Roddick HS Invitational

Published: April 22, 2012
Length: 37:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: noelhightower

Girl Goes For A Swim In The Steeplechase At Shippensburg Jack Roddick HS Invitational.


SFD in the Shippensburg Memorial Day Parade 2012

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 12:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: outskirtsofsuburbia

The Shippensburg Fire Department marching in the 2012 Shippensburg Memorial Day Parade. The SFD is the Vigilant Hose Company, CV Hose Company and West End Fire and Rescue. Followed by ...


Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Published: March 18, 2013
Length: 21:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: proarts

Located in the beautiful town of Shippensubrg, PA...the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce is at the heart of this growing community. Find out what the chamber can do for you! Shippensburg...


Shippensburg Speedway 9/15/07 Mini Stock Heats

Published: May 08, 2010
Length: 02:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wes hurd jr

Im the the 2nd race, skip ahead till about 2:20 to see me, i start last in the yellow and blue car.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,504 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.0667, -77.5164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Harrisburg metropolitan area, Townships in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg is a borough in Cumberland and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Settled in 1730, Shippensburg lies in the Cumberland Valley, 41 miles (66 km) west-southwest of Harrisburg, and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1900, 3,228 people lived there; in 1910, 3,457; and in 1940, 5,244 people lived there. The population was 5,492 at the 2010 census. Shippensburg was incorporated as a borough on January 21, 1819.

Located at 40.0494, -77.5239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University towns in the United States, Populated places established in 1730, Harrisburg metropolitan area, Boroughs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Boroughs in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1730 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Ship, or SU, is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 40 miles (64 km) west-southwest of Harrisburg. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS).

Located at 40.061, -77.522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union, Educational institutions established in 1871, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Universities and colleges in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania, 1871 establishments in Pennsylvania

Seth Grove Stadium

Seth Grove Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The stadium is named for the late J. Seth Grove, former faculty member and coach at Shippensburg. The stadium was built in 1972 and has a capacity of 7,700. 6,700 seats in the main grandstand and 1,000 seats on the visitors’ side of the field.

Located at 40.0643, -77.5253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shippensburg Red Raiders football, College football venues, Sports venues in Pennsylvania

WSYC-FM

WSYC-FM is an Adult Album Alternative and Variety formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. WSYC is owned and operated by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.075, -77.521 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in Pennsylvania, Radio stations in Pennsylvania, Adult album alternative radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1975, 1975 establishments in the United States

WEEO (AM)

WEEO is an American radio station licensed to serve Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The station simulcasts a classic country music format with sister station WIOO called "Country Gold Radio". According to FCC ownership records, The stations are owned respectively by WIOO, Inc. & Shippensburg Broadcasting, Inc. Currently, WEEO AM, Licensed to Shippensburg, PA can be found on the FM Dial. WEEO - AM is simulcast via a first generation studio to transmitter audio link on 93.9 MHz in stereo 24/7.

Located at 40.075, -77.5358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Pennsylvania, Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1974

Middle Spring Presbyterian Church

The Middle Spring Presbyterian Church was first built in 1738 by some of the earliest Scotch Irish settlers in Pennsylvania, and is much discussed in the histories of early Pennsylvania in general and Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in particular.

Located at 40.0818, -77.5405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Presbyterian churches in Pennsylvania, Colonial Pennsylvania, Churches in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Scotch-Irish American culture in Pennsylvania, Scotch-Irish American history