Patriotic action in the mexican and civil warsgovernors of pennsylvania schuylkill county chapter i pages 27, 28 ancient inhabitantsberks county chapter ii. With wood in short supply, settlers were thankful when coal deposits were discovered in 1869, providing another solution for heating and cooking. Minersville genealogy in schuylkill county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 schuylkill county 1,643 minersville 58 note. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1995. I highly recommend this photographic history book about the coal mining town of minersville in schuylkill county, pennsylvania. Spark pa the minersville public library is now available from your home computer. Welcome to the heart of minersville city data where you can quickly find the key minersville detailed data and census information you need. Anthracite coal mining region of ne pennsylvania this research guide focuses on resources, images, and other resources specific to the anthracite mined area.
The meeting will be held remotely by telephone due to covid19. Whether you want to know about minersvilles history, census information, data or when the library is open, these key links make it easy to get around minersville virtually. Pottsville is a third class city located in schuylkill county and has a 2010 census population of 14,324. Whether you want to know about minersville s history, census information, data or when the library is open, these key links make it easy to get. Coal in pennsylvania pennsylvania mines and mining. This digital collection comprises the annual reports of the consolidation coal company from 1940 to 1965 as well as a corporate history published in 1934. Schuylkill county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Click the link below for the portal to minersville area history. Pauls episcopal church at minersville, schuylkill county, pennsylvania author. Genealogy and local history materials at the pottsville free public. Munsell, 1881 last update july 16, 2006 minersville. Guide to schuylkill county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Nicholas ukrainian catholic church on the occasion of the seventyfifth anniversary of the founding of the ukrainian catholic parish, minersville.
From its official inception as a borough in 1831 until present day the population of minersville seems to have correlated with the output of the mining industry. Zillow has 19 homes for sale in minersville pa matching. Minersville evangelical lutheran congregation, branch township, schuylkill county, pennsylvania family history library minersville city directories minersville, pa 1841 bus. This town and surrounding areas, however, are much more than abandoned breakers and row after row of coal company houses. Subsequently pottsville became part of lancaster county, then berks and ultimately in 1811 schuylkill county. Patriotic action in the mexican and civil warsgovernors of pennsylvania schuylkill county chapter i pages 27, 28 ancient inhabitantsberks county chapter ii pages 2831 first settlement and pioneer life in schuylkill county chapter iii pages 3234 topography of schuylkill county chapter iv pages 3441 geology of schuylkill county. Researched from the book the history of schuylkill county by w.
During the early years of schuylkill county, there was an attempt to make mckeansburg the county seat, while orwigsburg was also a contender. Minersville, pennsylvania images of america series by. Mcfarland press and the history of company c 50th pennsylvania veteran volunteer infantry, from the camp, battlefield and the prison pen, the history press. This book has birth records for schuylkill county from 17551825. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The district is a workingclass neighborhood of privately and company built housing running along the north side of the conemaugh river. In this book i found an article about a great uncle which provided many missing pieces in our family tree.
You can read more about mining on the pennsylvania coal region history webring. I highly recommend this photographic history book about the coal mining town of minersville in. Including a genealogical and biographical record of many families and persons in the county, adolf w. Including a genealogical and biographical record of many families and persons in the county, volume 1. A good historical narrative accompanies the photography. Minersville celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2006. This book set includes maps showing mined out areas and other land use for the anthracite region of pennsylvania. When minersville celebrated their centennial in 1931 it boasted a population of over 9,000 individuals. The site of pottsville was originally located in chester county. Stanislaus church minersville, pa a comprehensive history of st.
The kansas historical society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the states history. Including a genealogical and biographical record of many families and persons in the county, volume 2 history of schuylkill county, pennsylvania. Minersville historic district is a national historic district located at johnstown in cambria county, pennsylvania. Coal culture projects from indiana university of pennsylvania. Rogers expressed the opinion that the deaths in minersville would probably reach a maximum of 150, while it was anticipated that the new cases would reach their maximum today. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. When prompted for a password, please enter your library card number located above the barcode.
Minersville was founded in 1830 by titus bennet, who laid out the town in that year on parts of two tracts of land. Rules and regulations drawn up and agreed to by a committee. You can also look for cities 100 miles from minersville, pa or 50 miles or 30 miles. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. If the number of new cases and deaths in pennsylvania fails to fall in coming weeks or even increases, remember the scenes you are seeing in. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Pauls episcopal church at minersville, schuylkill county, pennsylvania. If you are interested in getting a copy of my book. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to minersville, pa. Pertaining to the origin of the seitzingers in america. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Pauls episcopal church at minersville, schuylkill county, pennsylvania early history of st. Minersville public library, minersville, pennsylvania. An early book of schuylkill county history was written by daniel deibert in 1802. The best things to do in minersville coronavirus update. Blessing and dedication of the new iconostas, and rededication of the newly renovated st. Joseph conshue passed away in minersville, pennsylvania. Minersvillearea historical tornado activity is slightly above pennsylvania state average. Minersville is a borough in schuylkill county, pennsylvania, united states, located four miles 6 km west of pottsville. Minersville, utah project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Orwigsburg was the first community in schuylkill county to be laid out. Pauls summer hill lutheran and reformed church, including tombstone inscriptions and burial records, south manheim township, schuylkill county, pennsylvania. Minersville genealogy in schuylkill county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 schuylkill county 1,643 minersville 58. The county was created on march 1, 1811, from parts of berks and northampton counties and named for the schuylkill river, which originates in the county. John joseph later lebanon county living located lodge lutheran church mahanoy city marriage marriage to miss.
This book discusses some of the people living in the pine grove area, sometimes. The minersville public library is now available from your home computer. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Minersville high school eleusinia yearbook 1920 minersville e yearbooks. Our lady of mount carmel cemetery, minersville sch.
March 2017 the author of this article is solely responsible for its content. Cities near me minersville, pennsylvania travelmath. Minersville images of america and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A commemoration parade was held in the borough on august 26. A regiment of schuylkill county menthe fortyeighth pennsylvania volunteers chapter xix pages 1281 records and rolls of the fiftieth and fiftysecond regiments chapter xx pages 12 the fiftythird, fiftyfifth and fiftysixth regiments chapter xxi pages 24 the sixtieth and sixtyfifth regimentsthird and fifth cavalry chapter xxii. Minersville real estate minersville pa homes for sale zillow. On the occasion of rededication of the church and sixtieth anniversary of the founding foreword this historical work was compiled in order to recall for todays parishioners the work. May 05, 2020 this book set includes maps showing mined out areas and other land use for the anthracite region of pennsylvania.
The official web site of cass township, schuylkill county, pennsylvania 1209 valley road, pottsville, pa 179018809 phone. Munsells history of schuylkill county, pennsylvania published in 1881. Containing historical sketches of old families and of representative and prominent citizens past and present, volume 2 j. Minersville pa census records community information for. Minersville white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. David lindenmuth obituary minersville, pennsylvania. Minersville was a community located in northern kansas near the northern border of cloud county and southern border of republic county. Zions evangelical german lutheran church of girardville, schuylkill. It contains many rare photos of a location which has unfortunately been obscured by time and circumstance. To learn more about the history of cass township and its surroundings, visit the historical society of schuylkill county, 301 n.
On april 1, 1831 there was no fooling when pennsylvania governor george wolf approved legislation that incorporated the borough of minersville in the county of schuylkill. At this junction, several mountain streams converged where this settler built a log cabin and a sawmill on the west branch of the schuylkill river, just below the mouth of wolf creek. The minersville area historical society is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established to historically serve the community of minersville, pa. Schalck pennsylvania county and regional histories. Rogers was of the opinion that the epidemic in that town would be at its height by tonight. One of these was patented to titus bennet on the 7th of december, 1830, and enrolled in patent book h, vol. Anthracite coal deposits are plentiful in the region. David lindenmuth passed away in minersville, pennsylvania. When prompted, enter access code 7971081 and state your name. In the year 1783, a settler by the name of thomas reed traveled through the valley between the thomaston mountains and the gap rocks.
Minersville is a town nestled in the mountains of eastern pennsylvania. Borough of minersville notice is hereby given by schuylkill county on behalf of the borough of minersville, that it will hold a public hearing on may 12, 2020 at 7. The book covers schuylkill county only and is organized alphabetically by both township and borough. Genealogy and local history materials at the pottsville free. Minersville, pennsylvania phone book listings, including common minersville, pennsylvania phone scams plus local white pages and yellow pages. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in minersville cemetery in herron hill, pennsylvania, a find a grave cemetery. Mar 14, 2020 david lindenmuth passed away in minersville, pennsylvania. Minersville was the birthplace of pool champion joe balsis 19211995.
As the anthracite industry reigned as king, the population steadily grew. Public library serving the community for over 80 years. Minersville yellow pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. The region is exceptional for its large deposits of anthracite coal. Minersville, aptly named for those who toiled in the coal fields of eastcentral pennsylvania, embodies the very essence of the coal region. Services include, reserving a book, book availability, and renewing your book. Nicholas ukrainian catholic church on the occasion of the seventyfifth anniversary of the founding of the ukrainian catholic parish, minersville, pennsylvania, sunday, may 2, 1971 published.
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