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.

2026 Meeting Dates
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 25, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026

In 2009 the Supervisors adopted the list as part of the Township's Zoning Ordinance and appointed a Historical Commission. The current membership for 2025 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 would like to thank the following residents for their assistance in the rehabiliation of the Greenzweig School: Bob Andrews, Gary Anthony, Gilbert Anthony, Don Bonett, Jack Branch, Sandy Branch, Lynn Byerly, Roy Christman, Barry George, Brad Grammes, Barry Hahn, Janice Hahn, Scott Mosier, Bob Reinhart, Guy Seifert, with special thanks to Terry Hahn.

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.