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Trapper, lumberman settled area
Named for the west branch of the Schuylkill River, Branch Township was separated from Norwegian Township in 1836.

Mark Britton, a sawmill operator, and Jacob Hime, a lumberman and trapper, are believed to be two of the earliest settlers, coming in the 1750s.

Peter Starr, a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, was a local patriot.


Population: 1.871  Founded: 1836

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Robert W. Keifer, chairman; Jack Purcell, vice chairman; Joseph Wank

Municipal Address and Phone Number
Branch Township Memorial Building, Box 222
Phoenix Park Road
Llewellyn, PA 17944
570-544-4283
Fax: 570-544-4397
Garage: 570-544-3557

Office Hours
8 am to Noon Tuesday through Thursday.


Regular Meeting Time
7 p.m. Monday (week of the month varies depending on supervisors’ work schedules).

Part of the Minersville Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
Jonestown Road, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-4764
Fax: 570-544-6162
Superintendent: M. Joseph Brady

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1230

HIGH SCHOOL:
Jonestown Road, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-4761
Fax: 570-544-5866
Principal: Andrew M. Terry

ELEMENTARY CENTER:
Fifth Street, Minersville, Pa 17954
Phone: 570-544-2077
Fax: 570-544-1404
Principal: Judith A. McGrory

LLEWELLYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Old Llewellyn Road, Llewellyn, Pa 17944
Phone: 570-544-4453
Principal: Judith A. McGrory

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Fred Schenck, president; Margaret Butler, vice president; Christopher Bentz, secretary; Albert Marazas, treasurer; Marcella Cazonie, Scott Hunyara, Donna Kalovcak, William Murphy, Albert Wank

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month
Map of Branch Township