Stonycreek Township near Stoystown in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Crash Site and Debris Field

Flight 93 National Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2018

1. Crash Site and Debris Field Marker

On the sidewalk

Inscription.
On September 11, 2001, Flight 93 crashed in the field in front of you, traveling approximately 563 miles per hour.

The .25 mile walkway and sloped wall mark the edge of the 40-acre crash site and debris field.

The 17-ton sandstone boulder was placed in the field to mark the approximate location of the point of impact.

The crater that resulted from the crash was approximately 30 feet wide and 15 feet deep.

Along the Flight Path, the Wall of Names is made of unique marble panels which symbolize each person's individuality.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.

Location. 40° 3.05′ N, 78° 54.2′ W. Memorial is near Stoystown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is in Stonycreek Township. It is on Skyline Road, on the right when traveling north. On the grounds of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 689 Skyline Rd, Stoystown PA 15563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this memorial is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Since September 11 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Investigation (about 500 feet away); "In the cockpit. If we don't, we'll die!" (about 500 feet away); Threat in the Air (about 500 feet away); America Attacked (about 500 feet away); Welcome to the Memorial Plaza (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to the Memorial Plaza (about 700 feet away); First View (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoystown.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Investigation (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now

Memorial Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2018

2. Memorial Wall

near it); “We're going to do something.” (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); America Attacked! (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mayday! (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, December 18, 2021

3. Crash Site and Debris Field Marker

Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, December 18, 2021

4. Crash Site and Debris Field Marker

Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, December 18, 2021

5. Crash Site and Debris Field Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 227 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.