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Schuylkill County Map, Pennsylvania

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Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Schuylkill Location Map Pennsylvania

Coal mining shaped Schuylkill County’s history. You’ll find it in east-central Pennsylvania, where anthracite was once king. The Appalachian Mountains roll through the area.

Pottsville, the county seat, is home to America’s oldest brewery. Yuengling’s been making beer here since 1829. It has tours and tastings that showcase the brewery’s long history.

Fall foliage draws leaf-peepers to the region. The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine offers tours for the curious. Locals are proud of their heritage in Schuylkill County.

CategoryDetails
County NameSchuylkill County
County SeatPottsville
PopulationApproximately 137,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesPottsville, Shenandoah, Tamaqua, Mahanoy City, Minersville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 81, U.S. Highway 209, State Highway 61, State Highway 183
FIPS Code42-107
Total Area (Land and Water)783 square miles (779 sq mi land, 4 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Luzerne County (North), Carbon County (Northeast), Lehigh County (East), Berks County (South), Lebanon County (Southwest), Dauphin County (West), Northumberland County (Northwest), Columbia County (North)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40°42’N, 76°12’W
EtymologyNamed after the Schuylkill River
Major LandmarksYuengling Brewery, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train
WebsiteSchuylkill County Website

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