Shanksville, Pennsylvania

borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Shanksville, Pennsylvania is a small borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. About 200 people live there. The town is 60 miles (97 kilometres) from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The area became well-known worldwide when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field during the September 11 attacks. The town was founded in 1798.

Shanksville, Pennsylvania
Shanksville's Main Street in July 2006
Shanksville's Main Street in July 2006
Etymology: Christian Shank (founder)
Location of Shanksville in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Shanksville in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 40°1′2″N 78°54′21″W / 40.01722°N 78.90583°W / 40.01722; -78.90583
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
TownshipStonycreek
Settled1798
IncorporatedJanuary 25, 1913
Founded byChristian Shank
Area
 • Total0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
 • Land0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 • Total199
 • Estimate 
(2024)[3]
190
 • Density1,010.2/sq mi (390.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-69680

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. "Shanksville borough, Pennsylvania; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  3. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2024". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2025.

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