Coolbaugh Township Historical Association

The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association in partnership with Tobyhanna State Park is sponsoring a walking history and nature tour of the remains of Icehouses No. 2 and No. 3, led by Bill Leonard from the CTHA and Stephanie Sherman, environmental education specialist from the Tobyhanna State Park.

The state park was once the site of two huge icehouses about a century ago. Today, only portions of the foundations and the railroad spur that serviced the icehouses remain.

Participants will hear the history of the area surrounding the state park, including the lumbering era, the Tobyhanna Military Reservation, the ice industry, and the natural history.

The walk will be approximately 2 miles long and is considered easy in difficulty. The tour will begin at the Tobyhanna State Park boat launch parking lot.

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Mission Statement

Since its founding in 1993, the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association has pledged itself to preserving, interpreting and encouraging community interest in the unique history of the Coolbaugh Township area to ensure that present and future generations can share in and understand their rich heritage.

Vision Statement

The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, a nonprofit organization representing Coolbaugh Township residents, is committed to the preservation of township history and that of its residents and the surrounding area and the operation of the Wills Mansion showing every-day local history.

Coolbaugh Township is the owner of the Wills Mansion and maintains the structure. The association envisions becoming the best local history museum and township historic association in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The association will develop a strong educational program on local history.