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Territory stretches high and low
The township ranges from the mountanious coal-mining region in the east to the valley area surrounding Tower City.

The township takes its name from Schuylkill County Judge David R. Porter. It was separated from Lower Mahantongo Township in 1840.

Peters Mountain divided the area into two valleys, Williams and Clarks.


Population: 2,500  Founded: 1840

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Gary R. Bender, chairman; Rodney L. Bettinger, vice chairman; Terry Machamer Jr.

Municipal Address and Phone Number
309 W. Wiconisco St.
Muir, PA 17957
Phone: 717-647-4656
Fax: 717-647-2987

Office Hours:
9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays or by appointment.

Regular Meeting Time:
7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at the township building in Muir.

Part of the Williams Valley School District

DISTRICT OFFICE
10330 Route 209
Tower City, Pa 17980
Phone: 717-647-2167
Fax: 717-647-2055
Superintendent: Juliana M. Picola

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 1339

HIGH SCHOOL:
10330 Route 209
Tower City, Pa 17980
Phone: 717-647-2160
Fax: 717-647-2055
Principal: Diane M. Niederriter

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
10400 Route 209
Tower City, Pa 17980
Phone: 717-647-2181
Fax: 717-647-7543
Principal: Olga M. Ehrhart

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Paul Welker, president; Tracey Minnich, Wayne Mace, secretary; John Sweikert, treasurer; Thomas Bohr, Robert Boyer, Raymond Bressler, Sheila Herb, John McCready

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME: 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month
Map of Porter Township