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Borough was starting point for Schuylkill Canal
Port Carbon was laid out between 1821 and 1828 by John Pott, the founder of Pottsville. An early industry dates to 1865.

The northernmost point on the former Schuylkill Canal, Port Carbon was the origin for the transport of thousands of tons of anthracite coal to Philadelphia.

It was incorporated as a borough in April 1852.

Population: 2,163   Founded: About 1828

Government
Seven-member borough council.
Mayor: Francis Lubinsky
Members: Thomas Pavlick Jr., president; William L. Guers, vice president; Susan A. Smith, Linda A. Fanelli, Michael G. Sninsky, Donald Kerns, Deniece Krater.

Municipal Address and Phone Number
301 First St.
Port Carbon, PA 17965
Phone: 570-622-2255

Office Hours:
8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

Regular Meeting Time:
7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Work session 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday 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 Port Carbon  (PDF - 44 K)