In 1856, before its official formation, the first coal was shipped from the township.
Its altitude is the highest in this section of the state, at some points more than 2,000 feet above sea level.
The Northeastern Power Co. co-generation plant is a
notable township operation.
Population: 1,591 Founded: 1864
Government
Three-person board of supervisors.
Members: Carmen Cara, chairman; Nicholas Sanko, vice chairman; Francis A. Patton Jr.
Municipal Adress and Phone Number
Kelayres Town Hall
Fifth Street
Kelayres, Pa 18231
Phone: 570-929-2354
Fax: 570-929-1362
Office Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Regular Meeting Time
7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
IFormed from Rush Township in 1873, Kline is named for Judge Jacob Kline.