Big Shanty, Pennsylvania
Big Shanty: Situated within the heavily forested landscape of McKean County in northwestern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at a significant elevation of approximately 2,096 feet above sea level.
About
Big Shanty is a city located in the county of McKean in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Big Shanty
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | McKean County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8376,-78.6548 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:30:23 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 47℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Shanty is located at 41°50'15"N 78°39'17"W (41.8375600, -78.6547500).
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Weather
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitati...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Shanty, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215266 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford (PA) | 16701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Big Shanty, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Big Shanty.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Run Post Office | Lewis Run (PA) | 16738 |
Other cities in McKean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKean County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Bradford | 13,713 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Bradford | 4,564 | City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Kane | 3,421 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Lafayette | 2,023 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Port Allegany | 1,991 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wetmore | 1,552 | Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| Smethport | 1,518 | Borough of Pennsylvania |