Welcome to the Upper Schuylkill
region of
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
An area best known for the vast
quantities of hard anthracite coal which fueled America’s Industrial
Revolution during the 19th and 20th centuries. Thousands of immigrant
workers from around the world, attracted by the mines, created a rich
and diverse cultural community which still survives today.
We invite you to experience six great towns, Ashland,
Frackville, Girardville,
Mahanoy City, Ringtown
and Shenandoah, as they collaborate together
to preserve their rich cultural heritage, while promoting economic
growth through downtown revitalization.
While you’re here, discover and enjoy our
cultural sites and attractions like Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam
Train, Anthracite Museum of Mining, Anthracite Miners Memorial, Mothers’
Memorial, Wayne's Hotel and Hibernian House and much more!
