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Part of the Mahantongo Valley
Eldred Township was named after Judge Nathanial Eldred and established in 1849.

Part of the eastern half of the beautiful Mahantongo Valley, Eldred is naturally secluded, with mountains bordering it on three sides. A rich farming area, the most notable village is Pitman.

The township includes a large section of the Weiser State Forest and state game lands.


Population: 720  Founded: 1849

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Samuel R. Zimmerman, chairman; Troy H. Knerr, vice chairman; Daniel Dietrich

Municipal Address and Phone Number
154 Ridge Road
Pitman, PA 17964
Phone: 570-644-5240

Office Hours: No set hours.

Regular Meeting Time:
7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the township building

Part of the Tri-Valley School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
1801 W. Main Street
Valley View, Pa 17983
Phone: 570-682-9013
Fax: 570-682-9544
Superintendent: Jack S. Herb

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1102

HIGH SCHOOL:
155 E. Main Street
Hegins, Pa 17938
Phone: 570-682-3125
Fax: 570-682-9873
Principal: Mark D. Snyder

HEGINS-HUBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
1801 W. Main Street
Valley View, Pa 17983
Phone: 570-682-9011
Fax: 570-682-3124
Principal: William Creps

MAHANTONGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
RR 1, Klingerstown, Pa 17941
Phone: 570-648-6062
Fax: 570-648-8739
Principal: William Creps

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Dennis L. Shomper, president; Daniel Wagner, vice president; Robert R. Lettich, secretary; A. Donald Buffington, treasurer; Kurt Hepler, Keith Koppenhaver, Steve Snyder, Vicki Harman,

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME: 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month
Map of Eldred Township