New Ringgold in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Reynolds School

Reynolds Union Sunday School No. 1

— Built 1871 —

Reynolds School Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 5, 2019

1. Reynolds School Marker

Inscription. West Penn Township opened her first free schools in 1871. This was 1 of 17 owned by the West Penn Twp. School District until 1966. It was then purchased by the West Penn Youth Corp. It was used as a church and Sunday school until the early 1900's and last used as a school in 1960. Over time, it was referred to as Centerville and later Clamtown School.
West Penn Township

Erected 2016 by Boy Scouts of America, Troop 755, Eagle Scout Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 40° 44.312′ N, 75° 57.756′ W. Marker is in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is at the intersection of First Street and Clamtown Road (Pennsylvania Route 443), on the right when traveling south on First Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Ringgold PA 17960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little Schuylkill Railroad (approx. 4.1 miles away); Odd Fellows Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Reading & Northern Railroad (approx. 4.1 miles away); Burkhardt Moser Log Home (approx. 4.1 miles away); Anthracite Bank of Tamaqua

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Colliery Bell (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Jno. F. McGinty Brewery (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Murder of Benjamin Yost (approx. 4.1 miles away).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, January 5, 2019

2. Reynolds School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.