Sharon

Located on the Pennsylvania-Ohio line in Mercer County, Sharon blends historic character with modern diversity. Initially settled in 1795 along the Shenango River, it has grown into a thriving industrial hub powered by coal and steel, and today balances that heritage with innovative developments.

Home to major manufacturers, a premier health system, a Penn State branch campus, and over 30 diverse churches, Sharon is a small city with a big heart. Its scenic downtown, nestled between two hills and bisected by the Shenango, includes revitalized riverfront districts and local businesses.

Just 75 miles northwest of Pittsburgh and part of the Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area, Sharon sits at the geographic and cultural crossroads of western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio. The city covers 3.8 square miles and is surrounded by Hermitage, Farrell, and the Ohio towns of Masury and West Hill. Although its industrial base has transformed, Sharon continues to grow through entrepreneurship, service industries, and regional cooperation.

With a proud legacy of civic leadership, Sharon transitioned from borough (1841) to city (1918) and adopted a home rule charter in 2010. Its people—representing a rich mix of ethnic backgrounds—reflect generations of resilience, creativity, and community spirit.