About Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Sponsored by the local businesses listed in the business section
September 11, 2001 at the first response to terrorism occurred here in Somerset County, PA on Flight 93
Shanksville, PA a small place 6 miles from Somerset, Pennsylvania will forever be remembered in world history as the first strike back against the war on terrorism.  On September 11, 2001,  Flight 93 crashed here as a result of the efforts of the heroic efforts of many brave individuals onboard who believed they were destined for Washington, DC to crash into one of the major government buildings there. A passenger attempt to take the plane away from terrorist control resulted in the plane crashing here in Somerset County. 
The President and Mrs. Bush were in Somerset County on September 11th to pay their respects to the victims of Flight 93 and to meet with family members who were present for a ceremony to mark the one year anniversary of the crash.

President and Mrs. Bush September 11, 2002
Somerset County also made national news again within the same year as the Flight 93 tragedy by having 9 miners trapped for over 77 hours before they were rescued alive! 9 for 9 !  The Que Creek mine just west of Somerset, PA is located less than 6 miles from the Flight 93 crash site.
9 for 9 - In God We Trust
Somerset County, which is part of the Laurel Highlands, is the home of many historic sites, natural attractions, recreational activities and shopping services. During the winter months, Somerset County is a popular down hill and cross-country ski destination and also offers golf, water sports, hunting and fishing opportunities during other seasons. Two ski resorts with year-round recreation and convention facilities are located in the county. A variety of dining establishments and lodging facilities ranging from hotels to bed and breakfasts can be found in the area. 
Visit us in the Winter- Somerset County
.
Somerset County offers countless quaint and interesting shops where you will find everything from arts and crafts to antiques. The region is dotted with pleasant little towns, many with historic significance. Their streets are lined with hospitable shops welcoming you to traditional, friendly shopping in a small town atmosphere. 
.Somerset County in the Winter
Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania and it's beauty in all year round Somerset County offers a Heritage Driving Tour ,detailed brochures are available. The tour includes the ten remaining covered bridges in Somerset County, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also included on the tour is Mount Davis. With an elevation of 3,213 feet, it's the highest point in Pennsylvania, and part of the Forbes State Forest. Enjoy your visit to Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
  Visit our namesake:
Shire County of Somerset, England
 Somerset, England - Exploration and Travel Page


A wide variety of entertainment including Hidden Valley and Seven Springs Ski Resorts
SomersetCounty.com was set up to provide local businesses with the chance to see what the Internet could do for them. This site went live 1 Feb. 1998 and plans on bringing Somerset County, Pennsylvania, through the millennium. 


 


Page updated Fall 2002


County Photographs on the page copyrighted by Dave Breen Photography
     SomersetCounty.com® 1997-98-99-00-01 to Create Solutions, Inc.