Shamokin Dam is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,647 at the 2020 census. “Shamokin” /ʃəˈmoʊkɪn/, or “Shahëmokink” in the Delaware language, and Schahamokink in another Algonquian language, means “place of eels.” The borough name is also derived from a 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) dam that was built across the Susquehanna River ... Read more
Pennsylvania Cities and Places
Shade Gap is a borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 105 at the 2010 census. Shade Gap borough overview: Name: Shade Gap borough LSAD Code: 21 LSAD Description: borough (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Huntingdon County Total Area: 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) Land Area: 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) Water Area: 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) Total Population: 105 Population ... Read more
Sewickley is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 12 miles (19 km) west northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. It is a residential suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 3,907 at the 2020 census. The Sewickley Bridge crosses the Ohio River from Sewickley to Moon Township. Sewickley borough overview: Name: ... Read more
Sharpsville is a borough in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Shenango River. The population was 4,253 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area. Sharpsville borough overview: Name: Sharpsville borough LSAD Code: 21 LSAD Description: borough (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Mercer County Total Area: 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km²) Land ... Read more
Sharpsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 5 miles (8 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the Allegheny River. In 1900, nearly 7,000 people lived here; in 1920, the population peaked at just over 8,900 people. The population was 3,187 at the 2020 census. In the past, it had a rolling mill, foundries, ... Read more
Sharon is a city in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city, located along the banks of the Shenango River on the state border with Ohio, is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Youngstown, about 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Cleveland and about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 13,147 at ... Read more
Shickshinny is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 630 at the 2020 census. The borough is named after Shickshinny Creek, which runs through the municipality and the surrounding area. According to the book Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania (by Dr. George P. Donehoo), the community’s name likely means ... Read more
Sheppton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 239 at the 2000 census. Sheppton CDP overview: Name: Sheppton CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Schuylkill County Total Area: 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²) Land Area: 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²) Total Population: 239 Population Density: 6,200/sq mi (2,400/km²) ZIP code: ... Read more
Shenandoah is a borough in Schuylkill County in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It is distinct from Shenandoah Heights, which is part of West Mahanoy Township immediately to the north. As of 2021, the borough’s population was 4,247. Shenandoah is located approximately 53.5 miles (86.1 km) northwest of Allentown, 102.3 miles (164.6 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and ... Read more
Shenandoah Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. Shenandoah Heights CDP overview: Name: Shenandoah Heights CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Schuylkill County Total Area: 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) Land Area: 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) Water Area: 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km²) Total Population: 1,298 Population ... Read more
Shelocta is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 102 at the 2020 census. The Keystone Generating Station is located to the west of the borough, in Plumcreek Township. Shelocta borough overview: Name: Shelocta borough LSAD Code: 21 LSAD Description: borough (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Indiana County Total Area: 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) ... Read more
Sheffield is a census-designated place (CDP) within Sheffield Township in southeastern Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is named after Sheffield, England. The population was 1,123 at the 2010 census. Sheffield CDP overview: Name: Sheffield CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: Pennsylvania County: Warren County Total Area: 1.6 sq mi (4 km²) Total Population: 1,123 ... Read more