Historical Commission

Towamensing Township is the first township in Carbon County to adopt a historical preservation zoning ordinance. In 2007 the Township Supervisors appointed an ad hoc committee to identify historic buildings or sites in the Township and report its findings.

This committee working with Township residents, identified approximately 120 historic township resources. These included houses, barns, bridges and schools that are at least 100 years old.

The Kibler School (pictured), is one of nine one-room schools located in Towamensing Township, was built in 1898. Like many other similar structures, the passing years took its toll on the building until the Palmerton Area Historical Society acquired it in 1996 and moved it to its present location at 6495 Pohopoco Drive. Visitors are welcome to ring the large school bell, sit in original desks, peruse old arithmetic and spelling books, and examine other artifacts used by students 100 years ago. Contact Roy Christman at (610) 377-0235 to arrange a tour.

2024 Meeting Dates
January 25, 2024
February 22, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 25, 2024
May 23, 2024
June 27, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 22, 2024
September 26, 2024
October 24, 2024
November 28, 2024
December 26, 2024

In 2009 the Supervisors adopted the list as part of the Township's Zoning Ordinance and appointed a Historical Commission. The current membership for 2024 consists of Don Bonett, Chair and members Jack Branch, Sandy Branch, Gary Anthony, Barry George and Roy Christman. This Commission is charged with collecting material on the historic sites and structures index and keeping it updated. It is also responsible for updating the resource list and making recommendations to the Supervisors.

The Historical Commission meets at 7:00pm on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Township Building on Stable Road. Members of the public are encouraged to attend these meetings. If you are interested in our local history, consider joining the Towamensing Township Historical Commission. The seven-member Commission currently has one vacancy.

For additional information, contact Don Bonett at 610-681-8807 or email him at don4nett@ptd.net.