Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania
Shiremanstown is a borough of 1,777 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1813.
Why visit Shiremanstown
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Hampden 8, AMC, Adam Orris House and Cumberland Valley Railroad Station and Station Master's House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Shiremanstown
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About Shiremanstown
Shiremanstown is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Bordered to the north by Hampden Township and to the south by Lower Allen Township, it is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Adam Orris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Railroad Station and Station Master's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Railway station in Mechanicsburg, the United States of America
Etters Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Johannes Eberly House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Irving Female College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Simpson Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes69
Sierra Madre
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
Smoking is allowed in the Sierra Madre. As such, we ask that no one under 18 be allowed to enter the premises. We do offer outdoor...
4035 Market Street, Camp Hill
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 12:00-02:00
Bella Nonna Italian Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
4700 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:30
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
3505 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
3503 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 11:00-25:00, Sa 10:00-25:00, Su 10:00-23:00
El Rodeo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
4956 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30;Su 11:00-21:00
Lin Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese, Buffet · 1.1 mi
4880 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.1 mi
1201 Lower Allen Drive, Camp Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Pho7spice
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
4830 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen
Restaurant · Asian · 1.4 mi
3499 Market Street, Camp Hill
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Tatiana's Restaurant
Restaurant · Ukrainian, Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
4601 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
57 more on the map.
History
The borough has a history that dates back prior to its establishment in 1864. The borough was named after Daniel Shireman, a German immigrant who settled in the area in the 18th century. Daniel Shireman was a butcher by trade and became a prominent figure in the community.
Before its incorporation as a borough, the area was part of Lower Allen Township. The community grew around the Shireman family and their contributions to the local economy. The town community grew again with the addition of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Sometime before 1797, a German Reformed church and school were established near the community of Shiremanstown in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It became known as the "Peace Church." Nearly one hundred years later, the log structure was still in use, but only as a school by that time. As the surrounding communities grew over the years, the church's congregation also continued to grow. Eventually, the congregation became known as St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In 1897, leaders of the congregation expanded the church further by purchasing the old Messiah church located in Shiremanstown. Initially used for evening services, that building also became the congregation's home during the winter months, and was in use regularly until it was destroyed by fire on September 2, 1908.
From the History section of Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Homewood Suites by Hilton Harrisburg-West Hershey Area
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
5001 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg
TownePlace Suites Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
4915 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg
Churches and places of worship15
Harrisburg Korean Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
1127 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill
Saint Timothy Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
4200 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
School · 4.7 mi
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Healthcare5
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Mechanicsburg
Hospital · 1.2 mi
175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
4910 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg
Map of Shiremanstown
191 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg Cptl Cy Ap 72511 (6 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
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Camp Hill 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Lower Allen 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Lemoyne 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- New Cumberland 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- West Fairview 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Harrisburg 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Enola 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Messiah College 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Penbrook 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Progress 8 mi northeast, about 12 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
- St Johns Lutheran Shiremanstown CumberCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Peach Church, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Jeremiah Orr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP Mechanicsburg PA 3, Vamanos2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green Lane Bridge York n Cumberland PA 3, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP Adam Orris House, Vamanos2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CVRR NRHP Photo, Vamanos2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johannes Eberly House, Jeremiah Orr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP Simpson Street School, Vamanos2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP Irving Female College East, Vamanos2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
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