Richland Township, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Richland Township, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Richland Township is located in Cambria County Pennsylvania. This economic expansion brought more sawmills and more land cleared for farming.

Formed from Conemaugh Township in 1833, Richland Township was named "for the quality of the land therein." With the opening of the Pennsylvania Canal three years earlier, merchandising in the Johnstown area increased and farmers in the surrounding locales such as Richland found it quite profitable to sell in the city. In the following decade, the booming iron manufacturing industry brought slow-bu

t-steady growth to Richland as more merchants and businessmen arrived in the area to provide supplies, furnishings and housing to the growing workforce. The era following the Civil War was one of innovation and improvement. Telephone service, streetcar lines and the first gas station were among the technological advances arriving in the region during this time; however, the establishment of a strong school system had the most far-reaching impact on the young people in Richland Township. More than eight elementary schools were built from 1900 to 1914 and the first high school classes were held in the election house in Geistown in 1917 and 1918. The last 80 years have borne witness to many changes in Richland. The rise of the steel industry following World War II turned Richland into a comfortable middle-class suburb of Johnstown as well as a thriving retail and commercial district to meet the needs of the new residents. In advance of the steel industry's decline, the Township once again benefitted from its rich lands and advantageous location. The airport and Route 219 enabled people and products to move in and out of the region more easily, while the construction of the University of Pittsburgh branch campus and the Johnstown-Cambria County Industrial Park demonstrated a commitment to improving education and expanding employment. Today, Richland continues to lead the Johnstown region in growing opportunities for the future

06/18/2026

The Richland Township Municipal office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

05/21/2026

The Richland Township Municipal office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

The following list of roads are tentatively scheduled (weather dependent) to be milled/paved, starting Monday, June 1, 2026.

Freeman Drive: Christy Drive to Maken Drive
Metzler Street: Christy Drive to Maken Drive
Kerr Drive: Christy Drive to Newbaker Drive
Devon Drive: Christy Drive to Newbaker Drive
Christy Drive: Hostetler Road to Devon Drive
Annette Street: Freeman Drive to Owen Drive
Maken Drive: Freeman Drive to Devon Drive
Kenneth Avenue: Christy Drive to Erickson Drive
Norwood Street: Hostetler Road to Metzler Street

Olim Street: Bel Air Drive to Distance of Approx. 610’
Tener Street: Luray Avenue to Boxler Drive
Service Drive: Luray Avenue to Distance of Approx. 520’
Bel Air Drive: Service Drive to Luray Avenue
Boxler Drive: Olim Street to Township Line

The following road will be double seal coated (Date TBD)

Old Solomon Run Road: Walters Avenue to Township Line

The red line indicates lane closures near 1461 Scalp Ave. (Eat'n Park) starting Monday, May 4, 2026. The lanes will be c...
04/29/2026

The red line indicates lane closures near 1461 Scalp Ave. (Eat'n Park) starting Monday, May 4, 2026. The lanes will be closed until the end of the day Friday May 8, 2026, weather permitting.

2026 Summer Concert Series
04/28/2026

2026 Summer Concert Series

04/15/2026

Mount Airy Drive – Notification of Roadway Construction, Bridge Project (Update)

Please be advised that nighttime closures (8:00 pm – 5:00 am) of Route 219 are scheduled for April 28, 2026 for the southbound direction and April 29, 2026 for the northbound direction. A posted detour will direct traffic around the closed portion of Route 219. The start date will be subject to change based on weather forecast and conditions. Message boards leading into the project will be updated should these dates change.

Eisenhower Blvd - Right Turning Lane Closure (Eat'n Park)The red line indicates a right turning lane closure on Eisenhow...
04/14/2026

Eisenhower Blvd - Right Turning Lane Closure (Eat'n Park)
The red line indicates a right turning lane closure on Eisenhower Blvd. starting Monday, April 20, 2026. The right turn lane will be closed for curb gutter replacements (in yellow) for one week, weather permitting.

04/10/2026

Please be advised that the traffic signals at the intersection of Oakridge Drive / Mount Airy Drive will be changed permanently from a flashing mode to a stop-and-go mode (red, yellow, green operation) in all directions, effective Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Message boards will be deployed notifying motorists of the upcoming traffic signal changes. The change was implemented to improve the safety for all road users at this intersection.

04/02/2026

The Richland Township Municipal office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of the Good Friday Holiday.

04/01/2026

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping is tentatively scheduled (weather permitting) to begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Belmont section of the township. Please do not pile gravel along roadways, as it must be kept flat for sweeper pickup.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

Address

322 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA
15904

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18142662922

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