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Home to Locust Lake, area was settled in 1780s
In 1868, Ryan Township was formed from Rush and Mahanoy townships and named in honor of Judge James Ryan of Pottsville.

The first settlers are said to have arrived as early as 1784 when David Dresh built a log cabin. The township is home to Locust Lake State Park.

Population: 1,676   Founded: 1868

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Clyde C. "Champ" Holman, chairman; Dennis Sabol, vice chairman; Franklin R. Fetter, secretary/treasurer

Municipal Address and Phone Number
P.O. Box 171
Barnesville, PA 18214
Phone: 570-467-2771
Fax: 570-467-0781

Office Hours
No set hours

Regular Meeting Time
7 p.m. on the second Monday 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
Map of Ryan Township