About Tamaqua

Just off of the I-81, 77 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tamaqua is located in Pennsylvania's Coal Region as part of Schuylkill County. Translated from Native American as "Land of the Running Water,” the town of 7,000 residents is located amongst Little Schuylkill River, Panther Creek, and Wabash Creek. In the 1800s, thousands of people flooded Tamaqua in an effort to take part in the coal industry recently discovered, although the area’s population significantly dropped with the fall of the coal market. Residents of a Tamaqua house or apartment for rent typically commute to work due to the lack of industry in town, with most people finding work in Harrisburg. Both Pottsville and Hazleton are both located within 15 minutes from Tamaqua and offer basic services and resources for residents who don’t want to travel all the way into the state capital.

A commuter railroad operates a few trains daily connecting Tamaqua with surrounding communities as well as Harrisburg and even Philadelphia. Residents of an apartment or home rental in Tamaqua can make day or weekend trips to Tuscarora State Park, centered around the beautiful and serene Tuscarora Lake. Just a few miles west of town, the park serves as a wonderful escape and offers canoeing on the lake, beaches for summer use, and splendid hiking and walking trails. The Tamaqua Area School District provides campuses for complete K-12 education in the town itself, a convenience that is appreciated by residents.

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