City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania
City of Pottsville: city in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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City of Pottsville is a place located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about City of Pottsville
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Different from | Pottstown |
| Postal code | 17901 |
| Phone Area Codes | 570 |
| Area | 10.79 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6799,-76.2092 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Capital city | City of Pottsville is capital of Schuylkill County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1806 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:57:01 (16th September 2026) |
Geography
City of Pottsville is located at 40°40'47"N 76°12'33"W (40.6798500, -76.2092100).
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Official WebsitePeople born in City of Pottsville (73)
People born in City of Pottsville, including economist Gary Becker, journalist John O'Hara, musician Matt Wachter, .
More notable people
- Jude Wanniski (American economist) he was born in 17/06/1936
- Ronald William Gainer (Catholic bishop) he was born in 24/08/1947
- John E. Pepper (American businessman) he was born in 02/08/1938
- Melanne Verveer (American diplomat) she was born in 24/06/1944
- Norman von Heldreich Farquhar (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 11/04/1840
- Allan Jaffe (African-American jazz musician) he was born in 24/04/1935
- Bill Walsh (American copy editor) he was born in 20/12/1961
- Blake Wingle (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 17/04/1960
- Bob Allen (Pennsylvania politician) he was born in 14/10/1945
- Bradley Dean (American actor) he was born in 18/06/1970
- Charles N. Brumm (Union Army officer) he was born in 09/06/1838
- Charles Sophy (American psychiatrist) he was born in 02/10/1960
- Charles Wesley Pitman (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1900
- Cyrus Maffet Palmer (American politician) he was born in 12/02/1887
- Ed Weisacosky (American football player (1944-2019)) he was born in 04/05/1944
- Edward Helfrick (American politician) he was born in 11/03/1928
- Francis Jennings (American historian) he was born in 19/09/1918
- Frank Youngfleish (American football player (1897-1953)) he was born in 07/05/1897
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cressona | 1,585 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Girardville | 1,434 | Borough of Pennsylvania |