 Mahanoy City was founded in 1859, although early resident Emmanuel Boyer of the Little Schuylkill Co. occupied the area as early as 1853, according to some accounts. Mahanoy City was incorporated as a borough on Dec. 16, 1863.
Even before that, the borough had one of its most notable businesses — the Kaier Brewery. Founded by Charles Kaier in 1862, the brewery was operated by family members until its closing in 1969.
Boyer is credited with being the first permanent resident. Legend says that the first house built within borough limits was a log home occupied by an old German hunter named Reisch who spent much time in the woods. The home was situated on the east side of the old Catawissa Turnpike, now Main Street. The name is believed to be a variation of the Native American word Maghonioy, or the word mahoni, meaning “salt lick.”
Population: 4,647 Founded: 1859
Points of Interest
- Herman’s Community Park, at Fifth and Centre streets, is a central location for open-air concerts and special events.
- Ethnic churches, downtown shopping, bed and breakfasts and historic miners’ rowhouses are sites of interest in the borough.
- Kaier Mansion, 729 E. Centre St., now a bed and breakfast, is the former home of the Kaier Brewery family.
Government
Seven-member borough council.
Mayor: Michael E. DiBaggio
Members: George F. Krall, president; John M. Gutsie, vice president; Thomas Oblas, Robert J. Lewis, Patti A. Schnitzius, Mary Jane Lucas, Nancy A. Petritsch.
Municipal Address and Phone Number
239 E. Pine St.
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Phone: 570-773-2150
e-mail: mcboro@ptd.net
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Regular Meeting Time:
7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
Part of the Mahanoy Area School District
DISTRICT OFFICE:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-2913
Superintendent: John M. Murtin
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1413
HIGH SCHOOL:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-2913
Principal: Charles A. Reh
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-2522
Fax: 570-773-4034
Principal: J. William Hume III
ELEMENTARY CENTER:
800 W. South Street, Mahanoy City, Pa 17948
Phone: 570-773-3443
Fax: 570-773-1821
Principal: Barbara Grazel
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Mary Hillibush, president; Jim Salmon, vice president; John McFarland, treasurer; Bridget Bowman, secretary; Julie Fazio, Tom Homa, Stephen Kaczmarczyk, Teckla McCabe, Joe Yanushefsky
BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month
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