Frackville’s location at the intersection of Interstate 81 and Route 61 makes it the crossroad town of Schuylkill County. In downtown Frackville and at nearby Schuylkill Mall and other local sites, shopping, restaurants, miniature golf and many other activities are available.
Frackville was founded in 1852 by Daniel Frack, who opened a hotel and in 1861 set aside part of his land, Girard Place, to develop into a village.
Another settler, Samuel Haupt, purchased an adjoining farm in 1854 and laid out a village called Mountain City. Both areas are now part of Frackville, which became a borough on April 10, 1876.
Points of Interest:
- The Frackville Area Historical Society is located in the John Gaverick Hall, East Oak and Middle streets.
- The Schuylkill Mall, just outside the borough, is a hub of community activity.
- Frackville has revived a July 4 fireworks and homecoming celebration
Population: 4,361 Founded: 1852
Government
Seven-member borough council.
Mayor: Nicholas Borzak
Members: Adele Matern, president; Maynard J. Petri, vice president; Stephen G. Shimko, John M. Morgan Sr., Patrick J. O'Boyle Sr., Vince Roman, Ralph Hummel
Municipal Address and Phone Number
219 S. Balliet St.
Phone: 570-874-3860
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Regular Meeting Time: 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.
Part of the North Schuylkill School District
DISTRICT OFFICE:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Superintendent: Dr. John E. Eisenhauer
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2308
JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Principal: Sharon Snyder
ASHLAND ELEMENTARY CENTER:
1 Broad Street, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-875-2371 Fax: 570-875-3334
Principal: Barbara Yaneck
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FRACKVILLE ELEMENTARY CENTER:
42 S. Centre Street, Frackville, Pa 17944
Phone: 570-874-3661
Fax: 570-874-2857
Principal: Patricia Brand
RINGTOWN ELEMENTARY CENTER:
Hancock Street, Ringtown, Pa 17967
Phone: 570-889-3161
Fax: 570-889-3595
Principal: Patricia Brand
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Carl C. Pyzowski, president; Adam J. Bernodin III, vice president; Robert N. Dampman, vice president; Peter Zuber, treasurer; Christine L. Heyer, secretary; Marilyn A. Connell, Robert Kahler Jr., John M. Morgan Jr., Todd D. Selgrade
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BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME: 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
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