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County seat serves as hub of government
The Pottsville name travels across the country with perhaps its most noted product: beer and ale from D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America's Oldest Brewery.

One of Pottsville's most famous native sons is best-selling novelist John O'Hara (1905-70), whose books served as the basis for several Hollywood scripts, including "Butterfield 8," for which Elizabeth Taylor won an Academy Award.

The city was also home to the Pottsville Maroons, who in 1925 were good enough to win the National Football League championship, only to be stripped of it in a move that remains controversial.

Pottsville is a hub of activity,from the Schuylkill County Courthouse and state and federal agency offices to industry and retail business.

The city takes its name from John Pott, who came here in 1806 and purchased a furnace to smelt iron at the former "Island," near the present Schuylkill Medical Plaza.

Population: 15,549   Founded: 1806

Points of Interest

  • Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival: last two weeks in January and the first week in February.
  • Cruise Night: second Sunday of August.
  • Downtown Craft Fair: third Saturday in July.
  • JFK Pool, Railway Park.
  • D.G. Yuengling & Sons Inc. brewery, Fifth and Mahantongo Streets.
  • Jerry's Classic Car & Collectibles Museum, 934 S. Centre Street.

Government
Third-class city.
Mayor: John D. W. Reiley
Councilmen: Michael P. Halcovage, Nancy Higgins Schlitzer, Lawrence J. Lonergan, James T. Muldowney
City Administrator: Thomas A. Palamar

Municipal Address and Phone Number
401 N. Centre St.
Phone: 570-622-1234
Fax: 570-622-3524

Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Regular Meeting Time:
7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the 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 Pottsville  (PDF - 51 K)