Shickshinny, Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Shickshinny is a borough situated on the western bank of the Susquehanna River where Shickshinny Creek meets the water, covering roughly 0.50 square miles. The community sits compactly along this waterfront location in Luzerne County.
The Austin and Crossley families first settled here in 1782 when the area was still under Connecticut's control. The region later became a center for coal extraction, shaping its economic development.
The name comes from Native American languages, sometimes interpreted as 'Fine Stream' or 'Five Mountains.' Residents today connect these historical meanings to their relationship with the river and surrounding landscape.
The borough office at 35 West Union Street handles administrative services for visitors and residents alike. Local Pennsylvania State Police operate from a nearby station and are available for any safety concerns.
In 1840, Dr. Darwin Crary invented an inclined chute specifically for moving coal, an innovation that transformed local mining operations. This device made coal extraction significantly more efficient than earlier methods.
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