Wayne Township Historical Society

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

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Our next monthly meeting will be

12 March 2026 at 7PM at the 

Wayne Township Municipal Building

 

 

 

 

Join us at the Schuylkill County History Faire

Saturday, February 14, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 at the Foursquare Gosple Church

2300 Mahantongo St. Pottsville

 

 

 

J.A. Heffner’s General Store was located on the south side of Main Street, directly across 

from the  present-day Friedensburg Fire House. The store was originally operated by Mr. Kreck 

and Mr. Brown. The building still stands today and has since been converted into apartments.

 

 

 

 

*** WANTED ***

By

Wayne Township Historical Society

for

New members (all ages)

Old Pictures (farms, schools, events)

Maps (all kinds & ages)

Books (records, events, church & famlies)

Pictures (buildings, places & famlies)

 

Your

** REWARD **

A once of a life-time opportunity. "Satisfaction"

for PRESERVING our HERITAGE

 

To collect your reward, come to the regular meetings, 7PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Wayne Township Municipal Building, Rt. 183 S. Municipal Road, Reedsville, or call: 570-593-8007, 570-739-2500, 570-739-2629 x10.

 

The Wayne Township Historical Society, Officers and Directors, Thank you for your diligent and community effort.

 

 

 

 

 

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Press Herald, Pine Grove, PA.