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  Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schuylkill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill River.
Schuylkill County was created on March 1, 1811 from parts of Berks and Northampton Counties and named for the Schuylkill River.
Schuylkill County is one of the most heavily Lithuanian parts of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Schuylkill_County,_Pennsylvania   (1032 words)

  
 Pennsylvania's Schuylkill County Whitetails
Bucks in these counties live long lives and grow big racks because they spend most of their time on private properties where hunting access is hard to come by.
Schuylkill County is second in the region in total public hunting acres, but it ranks first in the number of public tracts open to hunting.
In Schuylkill County, SGL 80 is in Pine Grove, Washington and Wayne townships.
www.pagameandfish.com /hunting/whitetail-deer-hunting/pa_aa094303a   (1426 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Young Republicans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Schuylkill County was one of only a handful of counties that Rendell won outside of Philadelphia and its suburbs, making him largely a regional candidate.
The Schuylkill County Young Republicans is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of Young Republicans.
She is the first Schuylkill County resident to participate in the program and is one of only 20 women statewide currently enrolled.
www.schuylkillyrs.com /news.html   (13391 words)

  
 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Ancestors
Bitler - The Bitler's of Berks and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania were established by John (Johannes) Bitler, who likely arrived in 1736 on the Ship Harle.
Son Daniel remained in the Berks County area and raised a large family.
Daniel's oldest son William Bitler married Rebecca Snyder in 1828 in Schuylkill County.
www.phillipsplace.net /genealogy/counties/paschuylkill.html   (285 words)

  
 Schuylkill County's VISION - Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Schuylkill County's education systems will be versatile, cost effective, supported by the community and result in life long education in a real world context.
Schuylkill Youth Leadership programs were held in ten schools throughout the county, introducing students to leadership and community responsibility concepts.
The county is better organized and prepared to advance quality educational programs that will lead to a highly skilled work force, and a greater quality of life.
www.schuylkillvision.com /edu.html   (771 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Cooperative Extension -
Schuylkill county was created in 1811 from parts of Berks and Northampton counties.
However 20% of Schuylkill county's 1/2 million acres is devoted to agriculture.
Schuylkill county provides a full array of human services for its citizens.
schuylkill.extension.psu.edu /countyinfo.html   (170 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Genealogy Ties
Taken from the collections of the Historical Society of Schuylkill County, these images bring to life Schuylkill county of the last 120 years A wonderful collection that shows people, places, houses, and mines as it was in early Schuylkill County, it truly brings family history to life.
Lorraine Stanton, noted local historian of Frackville and Schuylkill County, continues her pictorial history that captures the essence of this town and its rich heritage.
It is the goal of Schuylkill Roots to collect, abstract, compile and publish records obtained from church, cemetery, court and other depositories of value to the genealogist and historian.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Prairie/4280   (2128 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Schuylkill, (pronounced, "skool - kil") County is located in East Central Pennsylvania and is situated just west of the Pocono Mountains and on the northern edge of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
While many people know our area as the "Coal Region", and the home to Yuengling, America's Oldest Brewery, Schuylkill County is blessed with outdoor beauty that draws hundreds of thousands to our area every year.
Schuylkill County is only hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC.
www.schuylkill.org   (299 words)

  
 Solid Waste & Resource Management
In Schuylkill County there are five municipalities (the City of Pottsville, and the boroughs of Minersville, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Haven, and Shenandoah) that are mandated by the state through Act 101 to offer curbside and drop-off recycling to their residents.
At present, the Schuylkill County Drop-off Program consists of 27 permanent drop-off sites around the County, which house a total of 157 six-cubic-yard capacity Haul-All drop-off collection containers, which are serviced regularly by four customized collection vehicles.
Grant funding also gives the County the means to make site upgrades, including the installation of instructional signage, fencing, paving, and lighting, all of which seem to help discourage and lessen the occurrence of illegal dumping.
www.co.schuylkill.pa.us /Offices/Recycles/index.asp   (928 words)

  
 Historical Society of Schuylkill County
Incorporated in 1903, the Historical Society of Schuylkill County is the official historical society of the county.
Our purpose is to discover, procure, and preserve the records of the history of Schuylkill County and any materials which may illustrate that history.
The Society has a priceless collection of historical materials of Schuylkill County that is used by members, researchers, scholars and the general public.
www.rootsweb.com /~paschuyl/HSSC/index.html   (82 words)

  
 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Genealogical Records Information
Pottsville, the county seat after December 1, 1851, was incorporated as a borough on February 19, 1828 and became a city in 1910.
Germans from Berks County arrived two years before the land was purchased from the Indians in 1749.
One-fifth of the land is farmed, and the county has a strong position in the production of swine and potatoes.
www.mypennsylvaniagenealogy.com /pa_county/sc.htm   (1269 words)

  
 The Schuylkill County Web Ring - Highlighting the Best of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Blessed with a rich heritage, the county is a blend of influences, from Eastern European to Pennsylvania Dutch.
The Schuylkill River, which flows to Philadelphia, starts from springs in the hills of Schuylkill County.
This web ring consists of, and is dedicated to, businesses, services and attractions throughout Schuylkill County in the heart of the beautiful East Central Pennsylvania region.
www.shulersnet.com /schuylkill/index.htm   (468 words)

  
 Schuylkill County PA Civil War Soldiers - Regiment Rosters, biographies, Medal of Honor recipients - Free Pennsylvania ...
It is to give a record of the names of the sons of Schuylkill who died that their country might live...
Lieutenant Charles P. Potts of Pottsville, one of the officers of the 151st regiment, kept a short diary of his regiment and its involvement in the battle of Gettysburg.
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1890 special census of Civil War Union veterans and widows of veterans and includes names of surviving soldiers, sailors, and marines, and widows; rank; name of regiment or vessel; date of enlistment; date of discharge, length of service; post office address; disability incurred; and remarks.
www.pacivilwar.com /county/schuylkill.html   (1074 words)

  
 Description of the Geology of Schuylkill County Pennsylvania
This is the richest county in Anthracite coal; the southern field, or Pottsville basin, having a run across it of 38 ½ miles, along the Sharp mountain and 41 ½ miles along Locust mountain, Mine Hill and Thick mountain, from the Carbon to the Dauphin county line.
Four of the basins of Luzerne County also have runs of from 1 to 4 miles in Schuylkill.
The Sharp Mountain is cut through to its base by the Little Schuylkill at the eastern end of the county; by the Swatara at the western end; and in the center by the main Schuylkill and by its West branch, these two gaps being 3 miles apart.
www.libraries.psu.edu /emsl/guides/X/schuylkill.htm   (631 words)

  
 Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has been serving Schuylkill County and its members since 1918.
The chamber is dedicated to serving its members and affiliates with value-added program and services, and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of our county.
Whether you are relocating, visiting or looking for a business referral, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop-resource.
www.schuylkillchamber.com   (80 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Workforce Development
Schuylkill County Workforce Development is financially supported by Team Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.
Additional partners include: Manufacturers Association of Mid-Eastern Pennsylvania (MAMP), Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29, and the Pennsylvania CareerLink and Partners.
The efforts of the group is focused on continuing and strengthening work-based activities such as job shadowing, speakers in the classroom and work site tours, while simultaneously marketing the program to employers to increase the pool of employers willing to provide work experiences for students.
www.schuylkillschooltowork.com   (312 words)

  
 Special Olympics of Pennsylvania
All funding to support training and competition comes from the generous residents, companies, and foundations of Schuylkill County, and all monies donated to SOSC stay within the county.
Hundreds of county residents volunteer their time coaching teams, officiating games, organizing events, raising funds, and playing numerous other roles.
My job as county manager includes making sure committee members and coaches are doing their jobs, coordinating schedules for practices and events, helping with fundraising, and answering questions.
www.specialolympicspa.org /local/schuykill   (296 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Fair
However, the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds has a lot to offer.
Nature trails are open year round and appointments to see the nature center can be arranged by contacting the Schuylkill Conservation District at (570) 622-3742.
The Schuylkill County Fair, P.O. Box 222, Summit Station, PA 17979 Phone number before the fair is 570-345-4048, FAX (866) 483-7010 Fair week- 570-754-FAIR For Group Admissions Call (570) 366-1953
www.schuylkillfair.com   (107 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Republican Committee - Schuylkill GOP - Republican Party - Pennsylvania Republicans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Schuylkill County Republican Committee - Schuylkill GOP - Republican Party - Pennsylvania Republicans
In addition, Republican voters all across the county will elect members of borough councils, Mayors, Township supervisors, Tax Collectors and other local office holders.
Our county party will be here to assist our local candidates as much as possible, and their success directly is tied to the success of our county organization.
www.schuylkillgop.com   (449 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Schuylkill County, Pa.
For convenient presentation of this material, the site includes a page for each of the more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., as well as for various U.S. and foreign territories and countries.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/PA/SC.html   (928 words)

  
 SchuylkillDemocrats
County Democrats informed on current political events and local party news.
Democrats will be successful in Schuylkill County because this is what we are doing:
· Schuylkill County Democrats are fighting for those who work hard and play by the rules.
www.schuylkilldemocrats.org   (350 words)

  
 Welcome to Schuylkill Keep It Pretty - SKIP - Schuylkill County's Anti-Litter Program - Keep PA Beautiful!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A non-profit corporation, SKIP was established in 1986 to manage County-wide cleanups, teach environmental education to our County's youth and to assist in litter enforcement.
Schuylkill County is, indeed, Pennsylvania's best kept secret.
coordinates with legislative, governmental and civic organizations throughout Schuylkill County to effect the growth of an environmental ethic among its residents.
www.skiplitter.org   (437 words)

  
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Schuylkill Living Magazine * 115 S Centre Street * Pottsville PA 17901 * 570-622-8625
The Schuylkill Fine Homes website features all MLS listings, including homes homes offered by
Subscribe to Schuylkill Living, and if at any time you are not satisfied
www.schuylkillliving.com   (94 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Water Resource Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Focus: survey municipal officials, publish and distribute a stormwater management handbook, develop a website, and host workshops focusing on best management practices aimed at local officials whose efforts include reducing nonpoint source pollution in streams and rivers located in the 10 county region.
Partners: Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Inc., National Audubon Society PA, Philadelphia Water Department, Albany Township, Bedminister Township, Schuylkill and Lehigh County Conservation Districts, Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County MS4 Steering Committee, Center for Community Leadership of Berks County, City of Reading, Muhlenberg and Lower Alsace townships, Wyomissing and Wernersville boroughs.
Schuylkill, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia counties; $5,000
pa.lwv.org /wren/projects/schuylkill.html   (766 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Brennans
I believe that the same can be said of the occurance of the name inĀ  Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
If you are researching Brennan send a note with who you are looking for with names and dates and we will attach a text file or website for each of you so that other researchers can easily contact you if they feel there might be a connection.
There are so many of us researching the Brennan name in Schuylkill County, we feel certain that there must be some interconnected families that we have yet to discover.
www.geocities.com /schuylkillcountybrennans   (302 words)

  
 NACo
NACo collects information on counties, such as county officials, courthouse addresses, county seats, cities within a county as well as various statistical and geographical information.
To see a listing of the counties for a state, select a State from the map or from the state pull down menu.
You may also search for a particular county by entering the county name in the space provided below then click the "Search for Matches" button.
www.naco.org /counties/counties/county.cfm?id=42107   (104 words)

  
 Schuylkill County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Schuylkill County Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Sort by Property types in Schuylkill County, PA:
Click on the Schuylkill cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Schuylkill County:
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/PA/County/SCHUYLKILL   (321 words)

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