Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University is a community of 2,071 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Shippensburg University
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Blythe Homestead, Dykeman's Spring and Heiges Field House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shippensburg University
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About Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Shippensburg University (Ship or SU), is a public university in the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania area. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
From the Wikipedia article Shippensburg University (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
School · National Register of Historic Places
Public university in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Benjamin Blythe Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Dykeman's Spring
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic fish farm in Pennsylvania, US
Shippen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Shippensburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Widow Piper's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
The Fashion Archives at Shippensburg University
Museum
501 North Earl Street, Shippensburg
Mo-Th,Sa 12:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes27
Arooga's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
105 West King Street, Shippensburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Brother's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
18 Shippensburg Shopping Center, Shippensburg
Tu-Su 10:30-21:30
El Mariachi
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
40 Shippensburg Shopping Center, Shippensburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Jane's Art of Pie Cafe
Cafe · 0.8 mi
20 West King Street, Shippensburg
Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
King Street Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 0.8 mi
2 West King Street, Shippensburg
24/7
Pizza 'n Stuff Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
85 West King Street, Shippensburg
Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
40 Shippensburg Shopping Center, Shippensburg
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:30; Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-20:30
15 more on the map.
History
The commonwealth legislated the State Normal School for "the education and training of teachers" in the seventh district (seven counties) to be in Shippensburg, and in 1871 the cornerstone was laid for the 212 ft (65 m) building designated the "Cumberland Valley State Normal School". In 1917 the school was purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
On June 4, 1926, the school was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science in education degree in elementary and junior high education. The school received a charter on October 12, 1926, making it the first normal school in Pennsylvania to become a state teachers college. On June 3, 1927, the State Council of Education authorized the school to change its name to the "State Teachers College at Shippensburg".
The business education curriculum was approved on December 3, 1937. On December 8, 1939, Shippensburg State Teachers College became the first teachers college in Pennsylvania and the fourth in the United States to be accredited by the Middle States Association of colleges and (Secondary) Schools.
The State Council of Education approved graduate work leading to the Master of Education degree on January 7, 1959. On January 8, 1960, the name change to Shippensburg State College was authorized.
From the History section of Shippensburg University on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Christ Covenant Church
Church · Reformed · 0.9 mi
42 West Orange Street, Shippensburg
Christ United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
47 East King Street, Shippensburg
Grand Point Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.2 mi
246 South Fayette Street, Shippensburg
Our Lady of the Visitation Church
Church · Catholic
305 North Prince Street, Shippensburg
Shippensburg Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 0.8 mi
429 East Orange Street, Shippensburg
Prince Street Church
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
20 North Prince Street, Shippensburg
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · 0.7 mi
204 East Burd Street, Shippensburg
Shippensburg First Church of God
Church · 0.7 mi
121 East King Street, Shippensburg
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Jeffrey W. & Jo Anne R. Coy Public Library of Shippensburg
Library · 0.8 mi
73 West King Street, Shippensburg
Healthcare2
Map of Shippensburg University
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 10.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shippensburg (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cumberland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Scotland 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Newville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Chambersburg 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Guilford 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Fayetteville 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Mont Alto 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Biglerville 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Mount Holly Springs 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Carlisle 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Waynesboro 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SHIPPEN HOUSE, SHIPPENSBURG, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shipoldmain, Cgboeree at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Dykeman's Spring Hatch House and Pond, Elchick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BENJAMIN BLYTHE HOMESTEAD; SHIPPENSBURG, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WIDOW PIPER’S TAVERN SHIPPENSBURG, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middle Spring Presbyterian Church3 En 8-11-08, Unknown author, Public domain
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