Shanksville, Rural borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, US
Shanksville stands at an elevation of 680 meters in southwestern Pennsylvania, surrounded by the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains.
German immigrant Christian Shank established the settlement in 1798, building a grist mill and two saw mills before formally laying out the village in 1829.
The Flight 93 National Memorial extends across 2,200 acres, featuring a visitor center, walking paths, and a wall inscribed with names of the forty passengers and crew.
The memorial site includes interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours that detail the events of September 11, 2001 through artifacts and personal stories.
Local emergency responders from Shanksville were first to arrive at the Flight 93 crash site, receiving a World Trade Center artifact in recognition of their service.
Location: Somerset County
Inception: 1798
Elevation above the sea: 680 m
GPS coordinates: 40.01722,-78.90583
Latest update: June 3, 2025 13:15
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Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center
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