Historic Place

St. Edward's

Founded in 1836, St. Edward’s served generations of German and Irish Catholic families before fire destroyed the historic church on April 8, 1971.

Historically established
1913 postcard showing St. Edward's Catholic Church in Shamokin
St. Edward's Catholic Church in 1913A 1913 postcard view of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Shamokin.Image date: 1913

A Parish Founded in 1836

The Diocese of Harrisburg records St. Edward's as founded in 1836 and serving German and Irish Catholics.

The Fire of 1971

Fire destroyed the historic St. Edward's church on April 8, 1971.