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About Shamokin, PA

Shamokin is a small coal region town in central Pennsylvania, about 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the Appalachian foothills. Route 61 is the main north-south artery through town, while Route 54 provides east-west access. Most visitors arrive via I-80 to Route 61 south, and the mountainous terrain means winding roads with steep grades. The town sits above extensive underground coal fires that have been burning for decades.

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Shamokin, PA is in United States, at 40.788, -76.555 - about 32 km south-east of Northumberland, PA.

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The closest airport to Shamokin, PA is Williamsport Regional Airport, 89 km (about 1 h 8 min by car).

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