ShamokinPennsylvania
Shamokin is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Surrounded by Coal Township at the western edge of the Anthracite Coal Region in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley, the city was named after a Saponi Indian village, Schahamokink.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Shamokin
Shamokin, PA is a close-knit town located in eastern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 6,787.
Shamokin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 8,277 residents per square mile.
What Makes Shamokin Unique
- The only place in America named Shamokin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,787.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Shamokin
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Shamokin
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery · Art gallery
- Rescue Fire Musuem · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shamokin
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Shamokin
- Shamokin Area HS
- Shamokin Area MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.