Schuylkill County was created on March 1, 1811, from portions of Berks and Northampton counties, and its early growth was tied to farming, timber, and then the anthracite coal boom that reshaped towns across the region. Over the 1800s, canal and rail connections helped move coal and goods, drawing waves of immigrants and building the boroughs and neighborhoods that still define the county today. The first county seat was Orwigsburg, but pressure to relocate grew as Pottsville developed stronger transportation links and became a more practical hub; the move was ultimately authorized in the mid-1800s. Today, Schuylkill County government serves as the local administrative backbone for communities across the county, coordinating countywide functions mandated by the Commonwealth alongside locally driven priorities. Learn more on the official county website or Wikipedia.
Top 10 Attractions in Schuylkill County
- D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery (Pottsville)
- Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train
- Fighter’s Heaven (Muhammad Ali’s Training Camp)
- Locust Lake State Park
- Tuscarora State Park
- Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Passenger Rides
- Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum
- Hope Hill Lavender Farm
- Schuylkill County Historical Society
- Schuylkill River Trail
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