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Where is Shippensburg?
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Shippensburg is located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of south-central
Pennsylvania, just a short driving distance from many metropolitan centers.
Distances from some cities are:
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Harrisburg - 1 hr.
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Frederick - 1 hr.
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Baltimore - 2 hrs.
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Washington DC - 2 hrs.
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Philadelphia - 3 hrs.
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Pittsburgh - 4 hrs.
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New York City - 4 hrs.
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To visit us, follow these directions:
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East of Shippensburg:
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Use Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 226 (Carlisle) to I-81 south. Take I-81 to
Exit 10.
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West of Shippensburg:
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Use Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 201 (Blue Mountain) to Route 696 south.
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North of Shippensburg:
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Take I-81 south to Exit 29.
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South of Shippensburg:
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Take I-81 north to Exit 24.
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Fast Facts
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The Shippensburg area has 31 churches.
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Average yearly rainfall: 39.78 inches.
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Average snowfall: 30.9 inches.
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First killing frost: second week in October.
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Last killing frost: last week in April.
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Altitude: 700 feet above sea level.
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Borough area: 2.038 square miles.
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Founded: July 1730
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Name Origin: Named after Edward Shippen, who got a grant for the
land from the heirs of William Penn.
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Population: 5,586 (2000 Census)
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Area: 2.038 square miles
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Zip Code: 17257
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Chamber of Commerce: 53 West King Street, Phone 717-532-5509
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Library: Shippensburg Public Library, 73 West King Street, Phone
717-532-4508
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School District: Shippensburg Area School District, Phone 717-530-2700
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Fire and Ambulance: Dial 911
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Police: Shippensburg Police Department, Chief Fred Scott, Phone 911 Emergency…717-8878 Non-emergency.
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Cable Service: Comcast, Phone 717-263-8591
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Electric Service: Penelec, Phone 1-800-829-7741
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Natural Gas Service: UGI Central Penn Gas 1-800-652-0550
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Phone Service: EMBARQ 1-800-829-8009
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Sewer and Water Service: Shippensburg Borough Authority, Phone 717-532-2147
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Shippensburg History
Shippensburg is the oldest community of the Cumberland Valley, and the
second oldest west of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. In July, 1730,
12 Scoth-Irish families came to the site of the present day Shippensburg
and built cabin homes along Burd's Run. Shippensburg began as the western
outpost of colonial settlement.
The village received its name from Edward Shippen, a prominent
resident of Lancaster who obtained the patent to the land from the heirs
of William Penn.
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In 1735, Samuel Perry built the Widow Piper's Tavern, which stands
at the southwest corner of East King Street and Queen Street. This building
was selected as the place for the first Cumberland County Courts in 1750
and 1751. The building has been restored and serves today as the home of
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