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Communities

Sixteen municipalities west of the Susquehanna River blend together into a unified community known as the West Shore Area with a population of more than 160,000 people. This region, a transportation hub of the East coast, has over 26 different religious denominations, eight school districts, arts and recreation, more than ten radio stations, daily and weekly newspapers, five television stations affiliated with all the major networks, and cable television providing news and entertainment to the community. While sharing this geographic location, each municipality has unique characteristics.

Camp Hill Borough

Population: 7,636 Location: 4 miles west of Harrisburg at Rts. 11/15 in Cumberland County  Camp Hill Borough is the center of the West Shore Area, and home of the Camp Hill and Capital City Shopping Malls.

Dillsburg Borough

Population: 2,063 Location: 15 miles west of Harrisburg in York County Dillsburg is situated at the convergence of major transportation routes, which once made the community a focal point for moving area agricultural products to market. Currently, Dillsburg is a growing community uniting surrounding areas with its community activities, such as the Annual Farmer's Fair, and famous New Year's Eve "Pickle Drop."

East Pennsboro Township

Population: 18,254 Location: 12 Square miles in the northeast corner of Cumberland County Bordered by the Blue Mountains and the Susquehanna River, this township is an important transportation center and is the 3rd largest municipality in Cumberland County. Also, as one of the fastest growing municipalities, East Pennsboro Township is home to Holy Spirit Hospital, PA Blue Shield, Rite Aid, EDS and Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Fairview Township

Population: 14,321 Location: 4 miles southwest of Harrisburg in York County The Headquarters of Defense Distribution Center and Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Capital City Airport and the Fairview Industrial Park are all located in Fairview Township.

Hampden Township

Population: 24,135 Location: 6 miles west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Hampden Township is Cumberland County's most populous and fastest growing municipality.  It is home to one of the area's largest employers, Navy Supply Systems Command and Naval Inventory Control Point.

Lemoyne Borough

Population: 3,995 Location: 1 mile west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Negley Park overlooks the Susquehanna River by the rocky ledges along the riverfront.

Lower Allen Township

Location: 5 miles southwest of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Lower Allen Township is bordered by the Yellow Breeches Creek, the home of Rossmoyne Business Center, and growing rapidly.

Marysville Borough

Population: 2,306 Location: 6 miles northwest of Harrisburg along the Susquehanna River in Perry County  The Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River from Marysville to Dauphin is a famous landmark in Marysville.

Mechanicsburg Borough

Population: 9,042 Location: 8 miles west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Mechanicsburg Borough is known for the historic architecture of the CVRR Station and Stationmaster's House in Strawberry Alley. Victorian architecture abounds. Home of the largest one day street fair on the East Coast, "Jubilee Day."                   Silver Spring Presbyterian Church

Monroe Township

Population: 5,530 Location: 10 miles west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Spanning from Mechanicsburg to Boiling Springs to South Mountain, Monroe Township remains a rural community with 85% of its land zoned for agriculture.

New Cumberland Borough

Population: 7,349 Location: 2 miles southwest of Harrisburg in Cumberland County  The New Cumberland Borough is the West Shore's largest borough at 1.7 square miles. It is home of the annual Apple Festival each fall.

Newberry Township

Population: 14,332 Location: 6 miles southwest of Harrisburg in northern York County Newberry Township is a growing residential community situated between Harrisburg and York. As the Township grows, so do the opportunities for businesses in the area. Service industries will find a rich environment to sell groceries, clothing, furniture, etc.

Shiremanstown Borough

Population: 1,521 Location: 6 miles west of Harrisburg along Simpson Ferry Road between Lower Allen Twp and Hampden Twp  Shiremanstown is a quiet community surrounded by retail development and industrial sites. Nestled in the center of the area, this quiet community has easy access to the entire West Shore.

Silver Spring Township

Population: 10,592 Location: 8 miles west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County Silver Spring Township is a fast growing township that still has a rural atmosphere. It is home to Silver Spring Commons.

Upper Allen Township

Population: 15,338 Location: 7 miles west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County. Upper Allen Township is developing rapidly.  It is located near the intersection of the PA Turnpike and US Route 15. Home of Book of the Month Club.

Wormleysburg Borough

Population: 2,607 Location: West of Harrisburg, across the Susquehanna River in Cumberland County  Across the Susquehanna River from the State Capital of Harrisburg, Wormleysburg Borough provides boating, fishing and restaurants overlooking the river.