Shippensburg University Pennsylvania Map
Explore Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
| City | Shippensburg University |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.0618 |
| Longitude | -77.5231 |
| Population | 1,890 |
| Density | 2615.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 17257 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| County Seat | Carlisle |
| School District | Shippensburg Area School District |
About Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University is a locality in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,890. The population density is 2615.5 people per km². Shippensburg University is located at 40.0618°N, 77.5231°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17257.Shippensburg University anchors the northern reaches of the Cumberland Valley, where the land stretches out in broad, fertile swaths of limestone soil. It lies 11.3 miles northeast of Chambersburg, PA (from Chambersburg, PA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 0.8 miles north of Shippensburg. The Burd Run carves a modest path through the grounds, its waters reflecting the shifting light of a sky that often seems wider here than elsewhere. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the horizon, providing a permanent, shadowed boundary to the agricultural patchwork of the region. A short distance away, the karst geology of the Cleversburg Sink hints at the hidden, subterranean world beneath the fields, while the nearby Chambersburg Reservoir remains a quiet, glassy presence in the landscape.
Academic life at Shippensburg University persists against a backdrop of regional history defined by early frontier settlement and the steady, quiet growth of a transportation hub. The local pace is dictated by the seasons and the lingering influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage that shaped the surrounding rural economy. Students and residents frequently traverse the Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail, a repurposed corridor that serves as a vital artery for recreation and connection between the campus and the countryside. The nearby Michaux State Forest offers a dense, wooded contrast to the campus architecture, providing a necessary expanse of green for those who seek the silence of the trees.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Mouse Rock Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 022° N
- Huber Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 161° S
- Shippensburg University Coordinates (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 157° SE
- Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 120° SE
- Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 120° SE
- Shippensburg Township Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 054° NE
- Shippensburg Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 190° S
- Dykeman Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 165° S
- New Enterprise Acquisition (Local Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 170° S
- Michaux State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.6 mi, 156° SE
- State Game Land 169 (State Resource Management Area) — 6.1 mi, 007° N
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 7.5 mi, 126° SE · 110k acres
- Buzzard's Rocks (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 102° E
- Caledonia State Park (State Park) — 9.7 mi, 167° S
- Camp Michaux (Historic Castle / Fort) — 9.9 mi, 100° E
- Big Spring Bulldog 2 (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 045° NE
- Bigspring Bulldog 3 (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 045° NE
- Voila! Children's Art & Creativity Center (Arts Centre) — 11.3 mi, 220° SW
- Capitol Theatre (Theatre) — 11.4 mi, 220° SW
- Kings Gap State Park (State Park) — 11.4 mi, 085° E
- Brickyard (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 101° E
- Henrys Tannery (Historic Ruins) — 15.2 mi, 012° N
- The Trout Gallery (Gallery) — 19.8 mi, 061° NE
- The Garden Gallery (Gallery) — 20.1 mi, 061° NE
- Cave Hill Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 20.8 mi, 058° NE
- Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 136° SE
- The Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 22.2 mi, 136° SE
- Gettysburg Museum of History (Museum) — 22.4 mi, 136° SE
- John Eisenhower Bridge (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 143° SE
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About This Shippensburg University Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania. Coordinates: 40.0618, -77.5231. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Shippensburg University includes the ZIP code (17257), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cumberland County (Carlisle), and school district assignment (Shippensburg Area School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
