Schuylkill County, County administrative region in eastern Pennsylvania, United States
Schuylkill County spans 783 square miles across eastern Pennsylvania, featuring numerous waterways, forests, and former mining territories within its boundaries.
Established in 1811 from sections of Berks and Northampton counties, the region experienced rapid growth after the 1790 discovery of anthracite coal near Pottsville.
German immigrants and Eastern European miners shaped the local traditions through their customs, foods, and mining practices that continue today.
The county government provides digital services through schuylkillcountypa.gov, where residents access forms, meeting schedules, and administrative information.
The territory contains multiple active surface coal mines that extract anthracite, maintaining its position in Pennsylvania's mining industry since the 19th century.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: March 1, 1811
Capital city: Pottsville
Shares border with: Luzerne County, Columbia County, Northumberland County, Dauphin County, Lebanon County, Berks County, Lehigh County, Carbon County
Website: http://co.schuylkill.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 40.70000,-76.21000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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