Sunbury, County seat at Susquehanna River confluence, Pennsylvania, US
The city lies on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, featuring multiple administrative buildings and serving the Northumberland County government operations.
Established in 1772, Sunbury originated from a Delaware Indian settlement called Shamokin, which was one of the largest Native American communities in Pennsylvania.
The Sunbury Historic District contains numerous architectural landmarks, including the Beck House from 1785 and the Northumberland County Courthouse from 1865.
Weis Markets maintains its headquarters in Sunbury, while the Shikellamy School District manages the educational needs of local students through multiple facilities.
Thomas Edison installed the first successful three-wire electric lighting system in 1883 at the City Hotel, which was later renamed Edison Hotel.
Location: Northumberland County
Inception: 1772
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Website: http://www.riveroflifesunbury.com/
Website: http://riveroflifesunbury.com
GPS coordinates: 40.86390,-76.78920
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
Joseph Priestley House
2.9 km
Fort Augusta
1.3 km
Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
12.7 km
Shikellamy State Park
2.3 km
Sojka Pavilion
13.2 km
Lewisburg Historic District
13.7 km
Sodom Schoolhouse
11.8 km
Northumberland County Courthouse
569 m
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
2.8 km
Gottlieb Brown Covered Bridge
15.4 km
Veterans Memorial Bridge
2 km
Rishel Covered Bridge
11 km
Slifer House
14.8 km
Beck House
581 m
Northumberland County Historical Society
1.3 km
Gov. Simon Snyder Mansion
9.3 km
Northumberland Historic District
3 km
Selinsgrove Hall and Seibert Hall
10 km
Himmel's Church Covered Bridge
16.8 km
Keefer Station Covered Bridge
5.6 km
Selinsgrove Bridge
8.4 km
Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships
8.2 km
New Berlin Presbyterian Church
16.7 km
Zion Stone Church
8.7 km
Col. James Cameron House
16.6 km
Mooresburg School
15.6 km
Caspar Snyder House
10.2 km
Old Union County Courthouse
16.7 kmReviews
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