Orwigsburg is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The borough was named for its founder, Peter Orwig, in 1796. Orwigsburg was the original county seat until the seat was moved to Pottsville in 1851.
Mid-Atlantic
Orwigsburg
Schuylkill County, PA
Population
3,001
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$667
Median home value
$165,700
Founded
1796
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Historic districts
- Fighter’s Heaven · listed 2023
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