Mahanoy City grew as a compact anthracite town surrounded by mines, mountains and rail lines in northern Schuylkill County.
Mahanoy City: A Coal Town Built Between the Mountains
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Towns & Places
Shenandoah: How Immigration and Anthracite Built One of the Skook’s Most Distinctive Towns
Shenandoah grew rapidly around anthracite and became home to waves of Irish, Welsh, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian and Slovak immigrants.
Tamaqua’s Historic Downtown: One of the Coal Region’s Best-Preserved Main Streets
Tamaqua’s historic district preserves a dense collection of buildings that reflect the town’s transportation, mining and commercial history.
Pottsville: Coal, County Government and a Downtown Built on the Anthracite Boom
Pottsville grew with anthracite, railroads and industry and became the government and commercial center of Schuylkill County.
Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland: Going Underground Into Anthracite History
Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland lets visitors experience Schuylkill County’s anthracite history by heading into a former mine and riding a steam train.
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park: Trails, Fishing and a Quiet Side of Schuylkill County
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park offers trails, water, fishing, picnic areas and family-friendly outdoor space in western Schuylkill County.
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