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Mills were an early claim to fame
Located to the east of Route 61 near Pottsville, the borough was incorporated in 1854 but was laid out 10 years earlier.

The borough was noted for its extensive rolling mills, built in 1854-55 by William Harris and in 1863 by Benjamin Haywood.

The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad also had a roundhouse and repair shops at Palo Alto.
The borough was named for the battle of Palo Alto in the Mexican War.

Population: 1,184   Founded: 1844

Government
Six-member borough council.
Mayor: James F. Gayeuski
Members: Charles M. Dries, president; Sandra Haley, vice president; Frank Raczka, Gerald Richter Jr.

Municipal Address and Phone Number
142 E. Bacon St.
Palo Alto, PA 17901
Phone: 570-622-8666
Fax: 570-6224296
E-mail: paloalto@ptd.net

Office Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Regular Meeting Time:
7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.

Part of the Pottsville Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
1501 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2900
Fax: 570-621-2044
Superintendent: Dr. James T. Gallagher.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 3063

HIGH SCHOOL:
16th Street and Elk Avenue, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2962
Fax: 570-621-2036
Principal: Charles R. Wagner

D.H.H. LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL:
1541 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2924
Fax: 570-621-2999
Principal: Edward L. Hauck

JOHN S. CLARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
601 N. 6th Street, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2945
Fax: 570-621-2038
Principal: Paula J. Peron

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Robert W. Wachter, president; Patrick J. Murphy, vice president; Peggy Dragna Jaeger, treasurer; Dr. Jack T. Dolbin, Agnes M. Reiley, Margaret D. "Peg" Koury, Barbara J. Lord, the Rev. Philip S. Bendle III, Dr. Michael D. Smink.

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month; work session, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Map of Palo Alto  (PDF - 44 K)