Blue Mountain

Orwigsburg

Orwigsburg:
Orwigsburg is a small town located, approximately 25 miles north of Reading, PA.  Easily accessible from Route 61 & 895.  The borough is roughly 2.5 square miles with a beautiful town square.  Orwigsburg is part of the Blue Mountain School District. Orwigsburg was the original county seat of Schuylkill County in 1811 until the seat was moved to Pottsville in 1851. 

Things to do:

·        Five parks for public use

·        The Memorial Complex consists of 2 baseball fields and the Memorial Building

·        The Lions Club walking trail begins on this property and continues to and around the Blue Mountain School complex

·        Fishers Dam on South Washington Street is available for fishing and relaxing

·        Albright’s Woods is on Grove Street and is available for picnic rentals

Municipal Address and Phone Number
209 N. Warren St.
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Phone: 570-366-3103
Fax: 570-366-3106

Office Hours
9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Quick Facts:

Population:  3106 (2000)

Breakdown:  22.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who are 65 years of age or older                                  For every 100 females there are 82 males.

Median Income:  $42,400

DISTRICT OFFICE:
685 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, Pa 17961
Phone: 570-366-0515
Fax: 570-366-0838
Superintendent: William H. Hall

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 3055