A guide to Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, from its immigrant and anthracite roots to its modern Coal Region identity.
Shenandoah, PA: Immigration, Anthracite and a Distinct Coal Region Identity
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Towns & Places
Tamaqua, PA: Historic Downtown, Mountain Setting and Coal Region Character
Explore Tamaqua’s historic downtown, Coal Region roots, architecture and place in eastern Schuylkill County.
Pottsville, PA: A Local Guide to the County Seat
A closer look at Pottsville, Pennsylvania—Schuylkill County’s county seat, historic downtown, coal heritage and local identity.
The Appalachian Trail in Schuylkill County: Port Clinton, Blue Mountain and Rocky Pennsylvania
The Appalachian Trail crosses Schuylkill County near Port Clinton and Blue Mountain, giving the county a direct connection to one of America’s best-known long-distance trails.
Schuylkill County Prison and the Molly Maguire Executions in Pottsville
The old Schuylkill County Prison is one of the county’s most recognizable historic buildings and a central site in the Molly Maguire story.
Minersville: Coal-Town History and a Modern Gateway to Off-Road Recreation
Minersville combines classic coal-town history with a growing connection to ATV and off-road recreation in central Schuylkill County.
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