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Pike Township, located in eastern Berks County, was officially established in August 1813 from portions of Oley, Rockland, Earl, and District townships. The township was named for the pike fish that once thrived in local streams. However, the township’s roots stretch even deeper — Lobachsville, its oldest village, was founded decades earlier, and early settlers like John Keim were already calling the area home by 1718.
In its early years, Pike Township thrived on the lumber industry, fueled by the area’s mature walnut trees. Over time, farming became the township’s primary livelihood — a tradition that continues today. Remnants of the past can still be found throughout the landscape: stone houses, historic mills, and church buildings. One particularly meaningful structure was the former one-room schoolhouse that served for years as the Pike Township Municipal Building. For decades, township meetings and daily operations took place in Drumheller’s School, a one-room schoolhouse built in the 1870s. With no running water, little privacy, and very limited space, the building could no longer meet the community’s needs.
Fleetwood Bank is proud to have financed the construction of a brand-new Township Building for the residents of Pike Township. The township was able to construct a brand-new 2,982-square-foot facility directly across the street from their old building. The new space now houses the Township Secretary/Treasurer, Tax Collector, and Road Master, offering much-needed room for public meetings, administrative work, and record storage.
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