Tamaqua Area

Tamaqua

West Penn Township
Rush Township

Schuylkill Township

Walker Township

Tamaqua:
Nestled in between the mountains and with the Little Schuylkill River flowing through it Tamaqua is within a short drive of Tuscarora State Park and Locust Lake State Park.  Once a mining town with ties to the Molly Maguires, Tamaqua has undergone a rebirth of sorts in the past few years.
Tamaqua is a perfect example of what can happen to a town when the citizens get involved.  The past few years have seen this Jewel of the anthracite region receive a beautiful shine.  The restoration of the 1874 Train Station, a downtown park, a satellite campus off LCCC in the new Jon and Dorothy Morgan Foundation building, a new middle school, more parking, several restoration projects, a new streetscape plan for the near future, nature trails, and more is what  has Tamaqua sparkling once again. Tamaqua is located within a reasonable drive from Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey approximately 35 miles north of Allentown and 50 mile south of the Wilkes Barre/Scranton area.  Tamaqua is easily accessible from the PA Turnpike, Interstate 81 and 80, Routes 309, 209, 443, 61, 895, 902and 54.  

Things to do:

• Self-guided walking tours starting at the Tamaqua Historical Society Museum. Free, full-color brochures detail 18 historic sites.
• Father's Day is Summer fest
• Second Sunday in October is the Heritage festivals.
• First weekend in December is the Spirit of Christmas Festival
• Trails; Bike or Walk
• Shopping and Restaurants
• Skate/Bike Park
• Tennis/Basketball courts
• Fishing/Hunting

Municipal Address and Phone Number                                    
320 E. Broad St., Tamaqua 18252
570-668-3444 or 668-0300
Fax: 570-668-5818

Office Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Quick Facts:

Population:  7174 (2000)

Breakdown:  0-18=21.8%, 18-24=6.9%, 25-44=28.4%, 45-64=21.7%, and over 65=21.2

For every 100 females there are 92 males.

Median Income:  $27,899.

Tamaqua Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
P.O. Box 112, Tamaqua, Pa 18252    Phone: 570-668-2570   Fax: 5570-668-6850
http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/tamaquaasd/site/default.asp

Superintendent: Penn Frederick T. Bausch   NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2270

 West Penn Township

The largest Township in the State is also one of the most picturesque.   Located just south of Tamaqua, West Penn Township has lots of open space and is still close enough to most major points and roads to make it a perfect place to live for just about anybodies taste.

Quick Facts:

Population: 3852(2000)

Breakdown: 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older.

For every 100 females there are 102.6 males.

Median Income:  $39,276

Things to do:

• Hunting/Fishing
• Close to Allentown

Contact:

Municipal Address and Phone Number
27 Municipal Road, New Ringgold, PA 17960
570-386-4507
Fax: 570-386-5851

Office Hours
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday

Part of Tamaqua Area School District.  http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/tamaquaasd/site/default.asp

 Rush Township is located just north of Tamaqua, and its bussiest village is Hometown located at the intersections of Route 309 and Route 54.

Quick Facts:

Population: 3,957(2000)

Breakdown: 18.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who are 65 years of age or older.

For every 100 females there are 87.7 males.

Median Income: $42,664  

Things to do:

• Hunting/Fishing
• Close to Hazelton
• Farmers Market
• Bowling
• Restaurants

 Contact:

Municipal Address and Phone Number
Municipal Bldg., Route 54 Hometown, PA 18252
570-668-2938
Fax: 570-668-3129
e-mail: rtpos@infi.net

Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Part of Tamaqua Area School District.  http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/tamaquaasd/site/default.asp

The first villages were Patterson (Brockton), Tuscarora and Newkirk. The township borders Tamaqua on its east and has an extensive history in anthracite mining.

Quick Facts:

Population: 1,123(2000)

Breakdown: 15.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who are 65 years of age or older.

Median Income: $32,098

Contact:

Municipal Address and Phone Number
75 Walnut Street, MaryD 17952
570-668-1039
Fax: 570-668-0908

Office Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday

Part of Tamaqua Area School District.  http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/tamaquaasd/site/default.asp

Walker Township:

Located just outside Tamaqua, this rural community is part of the beautiful Lewistown Valley.

Quick Facts:

Population: 936 (2000)

Breakdown: 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older.

Median Income:  $44,167

Contact:

Municipal Address and Phone Number
P.O. Box 210
9 Township Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252
570-668-4603
Fax: 570-668-0960

Office Hours
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday